What Is Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention?

Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention means taking steps to reduce the misuse of medications that are prescribed by a doctor. This includes opioids, stimulants, sedatives, anti-anxiety medications, sleep aids, and other controlled substances.
Misuse can include:
• Taking medicine without a prescription
• Taking more than the prescribed dose
• Using medication for a different reason than prescribed
• Sharing pills with someone else
• Mixing medication with alcohol or drugs
• Saving unused medication “just in case”
Prevention is not about fear. It is about creating safer habits around powerful medications.

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