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• Poor economy leads to increase in prescription drug addiction

  Drug rehab experts from across the country are reporting that they are treating higher numbers of patients for prescription medication addiction than ever before. Many blame this increase in substance abuse on the recent financial crisis, which has resulted in persistently high unemployment rates. more...

• Doctors may inadvertently contribute to addiction

  Modern medicine has greatly improved doctors' ability to treat illnesses. They are now able to manage chronic diseases much more effectively than before. However, their ability to write prescriptions may put some individuals at risk of addiction that require the help of rehab facilities. more...

• Patients are increasingly turning into drug suppliers

  The abuse of prescription medications is quickly becoming one of the largest drug problems in the country. Part of the reason for this is accessibility. Unlike other drugs, all that is needed to obtain these substances is a prescription from a doctor. This availability is leading many people to addiction and forcing them to seek substance abuse treatment. more...

• Doctors may face high addiction risk

  Medical professionals may be the last group of people that anyone would suspect of substance abuse. However, many of these individuals develop addictions that require treatment from drug rehab facilities. more...

• Drug take back events seek to end addiction to prescription pills

  A growing number of individuals are turning to their medicine cabinets to obtain drugs that can deliver powerful intoxicating effects. However, these prescription drugs can also cause strong addictions, which can be difficult to end without help from rehab facilities. more...

• A growing number of addicts turn to emergency rooms to obtain medication

  Addiction to prescription drugs is exploding in many parts of the country. However, rather than heading to addiction treatment centers where they can find help for their problems, a new investigation has found that many individuals who abuse these drugs are ending up in hospital emergency rooms, where they say access to drugs is the easiest. more...