e public often thinks that nonmedical use of these prescription drugs is driven by doctor shopping and drug dealers, but it isnt. It is driven by people with prescriptions who divert their pills to other people, who are usually friends or family members, confesses lead researcher Carol Boyd. The U
"Prescribers and parents don't realize the abuse potential," said lead researcher Carol Boyd, a professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. "These drugs produce highly attractive sensations, and adolescents may start seeking the drugs after their prescriptions run out."
Date: Nov 25, 2014
Category: Health
Source: Google
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"I recognize the importance of these medications in treating anxiety and sleep problems," Carol Boyd, the study's first author, said in a statement. "However, the number of adolescents prescribed these medications and the number misusing them is disturbing for several reasons."