There is an illusion of safety when it comes to doctor prescribed medications. “I got these from a doctor, they were dispensed by a pharmacist, and I need them for a legitimate medical reason.” ...
Let's be clear, prescription medications are not inherently bad things. In fact, they can be life-changing when used correctly, and under appropriate doctor supervision. Helping people manage pain,...
When it comes to prescription medications, few are as commonly known and widely prescribed (and abused) as benzodiazepines. Drugs like Xanax, Ativan, and Valium are handed out like candy to manage...
There is a lot of misinformation swirling around about prescription pill abuse. Addiction to prescription medications is often misunderstood, clouded by myths and stereotypes that can keep those in...
Prescription pills save lives, manage chronic conditions, and ease pain. However, they also have a darker side that is often overlooked— the potential for abuse and addiction. In recent years,...
There used to be a time when prescription drug abuse was considered the “safe” alternative to abusing street drugs. At least with prescription medications you knew exactly what and how much of a...
Adderall addiction is an increasingly alarming issue that affects people from all walks of life. Originally prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy,...
Just because it was prescribed by a doctor does not mean you can’t get addicted to it. Prescription medication abuse and addiction has become such a rampant problem that in 2017, the U.S. Department...
Over 93 million prescriptions to benzodiazepines were prescribed in 2021. These central nervous system depressants are one of the most widely prescribed and abused prescription medications in the...
In recent years, the opioid crisis has taken a devastating toll on communities across the United States, including Florence, SC. Prescription painkillers and fentanyl, in particular, have been at the...