What is prescription medicine dependency?

What is prescription medicine dependency?

For many, the idea of drug addiction is illicit drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, obtained from a dealer. Drug abuse comes in many forms, and it is just as likely for people to misuse pills which have been purchased from a pharmacist; or suggested to them by their...
Dopesick – OxyContin, opioids and addiction

Dopesick – OxyContin, opioids and addiction

In the hard-hitting Disney+ drama “Dopesick,” despite there being several fictional characters, the narrative is centred on real life people and a true story, which talks about the rise in the use of OxyContin and opioid addiction. The series is based on the 2018...
Is your job affecting your mental health?

Is your job affecting your mental health?

It is extremely rare to find someone who enjoys work 100% of the time. Even those of us who love what we do for a living may, at times, not feel like clocking in. The idea of having to get up, leave the house and trek to the office – in all weathers – can...
The link between chronic pain and mental health

The link between chronic pain and mental health

Individuals struggling with chronic pain are at increased risk for mental health problems such as anxiety and depression; substance use disorders including alcoholism, drug addiction and prescription medicine dependency. Most of us have experienced acute pain in some...
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