What Are the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse???

Question by knanreys: what are the dangers of prescription drug abuse???
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Answer by J. A. M.
You can die….

Answer by shawtnsweet77
damage to organs resulting in organ failure then death

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More needed to halt spread of drug abuse
[rewrite]The subject was prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction among our youths. The meeting was a good one. Two messages emerged from parents who have been through hell with their own kids: 1) Don't bury your head in the sand. This stuff is just as …[/rewrite]
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Potential Hydrocodone-Combination Product Rescheduling Sparks Debate
[rewrite]Combination products such as hydrocodone-acetaminophen are among the most prescribed medications in the United States, despite concerns regarding the potential for abuse, misuse and addiction of opioids. Pure hydrocodone is already a Schedule II …[/rewrite]
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Increase in heroin use hasn't yet reached SD
[rewrite]U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson said South Dakota has dealt with its share of prescription drug abuse cases, and nationwide trends show a strong connection between prescription drug use and heroin use. "We know it's a significant problem in the U.S.," …[/rewrite]
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