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10 Most Dangerous Prescription Drugs

10 MOST DANGEROUS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN AMERICA CH- 300,000,00O Doctors write more than 300 million prescriptions for painkillers each year That's enough prescription drugs for every adult in America to be medicated around-the-clock for 30 days This list is based on a 2009 study of ER visits related to prescription drugs. 1. XANAX 112,552 PRESCRIBED FOR ANXIETY VISITS Slows down the nervous system, causing sedation, decreased anxiety and muscle relaxation DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS HAVE TRIPLED MORE THAN SINCE 1990 2. OXYCONTIN 105,214 PRESCRIBED FOR PAIN VISITS Narcotic pain reliever containing oxycodone, a synthesized pain reliever. Oxycodone mimics the behavior of heroin and morphine; the medication binds to opioid receptors, blocking the transmission of pain signals and creating feelings of euphoria. 86,258 3. VICODIN PRESCRIBED FOR PAIN VISITS NUMBER OF PRESCRIPTIONS OF VICODIN 112 131 MILLION IN 2006 MILLION IN 2011 DID YOU KNOW Prescription painkillers, such as Oxycontin and Vicodin, are some of the most deadly "legal" drugs. These drugs interfere with the brain's ability to process pain. Prescription painkillers, which produce euphoric sensations similar to heroin, are highly addictive. R VS Prescription drug overdoses now kill more Americans than cocaine or heroin. 63,031 4. METHADONE VISITS PRESCRIBED FOR CHRONIC PAIN AND OPIOID DEPENDENCE METHADONE ACCOUNTS FOR: 2% of painkiller prescriptions 33% of all prescription painkiller deaths 57,633 VISITS 5. KLONOPIN PRESCRIBED FOR ANXIETY Because of Klonopin's effect on brain chemistry, individuals who abuse the drug are also at increased risk for suicide and homicidal thoughts. 6. ATIVAN 36,582 PRESCRIBED FOR ANXIETY VISITS 10F3 MOST COMMONLY ABUSED HALF OF ALL DRUG ABUSE BENZODIAZEPINES IN THE RELATED SUICIDES UNITED STATES OVERDOSE IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG FOR EVERY ONE OVERDOSE enter treatment for 1O prescription drug abuse visit the emergency room 32 because of misuse and abuse 130 are misusIf prescription drugs 825 are using prescrption drugs for non-medical reasons 31,731 VISITS 7. MORPHINE PRESCRIBED FOR PAIN Morphine relapse rates are relatively high in comparison to the relapse rates of other drugs. Individuals who are addicted to morphine may also be prescribed methadone to help ease the withdrawal symptoms. Unfortunately, methadone can also be highly addictive. 29,436 8. SEROQUEL VISITS PRESCRIBED FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA AND BIPOLAR DISORDER While Seroquel itself is not considered addictive, when abused, the drug can still cause serious and dangerous side effects. These side effects include diabetes, a permanent eroquel works by altering levels of dopamine within the brain Parkinson's-like palsy, and cardiac death. 9. AMBIEN SYMPTOMS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE INCLUDE: PRESCRIBED FOR SLEEP 29127 O "Losing" prescriptions and requesting replacements O Frequent requests for refills VISITS o Ordering medication online O "Borrowing" medication from friends and family Ambien abuse has recently been linked to an increased risk for depression and suicide. O Breaking or crushing pills 10. VALIUM 25,150 VISITS PRESCRIBED FOR: ANXIETY HALLUCINATION Valium quickly leaves the body, causing individuals to "crash" and intense feelings of anxiety and irritation. Other withdrawal symptoms include rapid heart rate, stomach cramps and depression. Individuals who abuse Valium are at MEMORY LOSS BREATHING ISSUES SLOW PULSE increased risk for coma and heart attack. DelrayRecoveryCenter delrayrecoverycenter.com ADCON ATMENT PROVC

10 Most Dangerous Prescription Drugs

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It's become very easy to obtain prescription drugs, especially painkillers, through legal means. Learn about the top ten most dangerous prescription drugs and download the accompanying ebook here: htt...

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