Tag: prescription drug misuse

The Shocking Rise in Valium Abuse

Close-up image of a large pile of light blue prescription pills, likely opioids, scattered on a white surface, illustrating the scale of prescription drug abuse

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, there has been an increase of people using the Internet and street dealers to obtain prescription drugs to treat anxiety and insomnia. The drugs causing the most concern are sold as benzodiazepines, including fake Xanax and ‘street Valium. There are many forms of illegal benzos circulating, and these are dangerous to […]

Prescription Drug Addiction

Hand holding assorted colorful prescription pills and capsules, with medication bottle in background|Close-up of individual holding a small blue pill and glass of water, about to take medication||Infographic explaining prescription opioids, their medical uses for pain management, common examples like hydrocodone and morphine, and risks including addiction and overdose|Infographic detailing codeine addiction characteristics, including its high addictiveness, effects on the body's reward system, and psychological impacts, alongside an image of a distressed woman|Shelves stocked with various prescription medications in a pharmacy, highlighting the wide availability of potentially addictive drugs|Woman in office setting experiencing back pain while working at desk, illustrating potential side effects of prescription medication use|Split image: Left shows diverse group in therapy session, right displays green-tinted hands joining in unity, representing holistic approach to addiction treatment|Pill organizer with various colorful medications, single white pill, and empty glass on blue background, illustrating prescription drug use and potential for abuse|Woman's hands holding white pills and a glass of red wine, illustrating the dangerous combination of prescription medications and alcohol||Pharmacist's hands selecting medication from pharmacy shelves, holding blister pack of blue pills, illustrating access to prescription drugs|Multiple prescription medication bottles in foreground with blurred image of distressed person holding head in background, illustrating struggle with prescription drug dependence|Infographic detailing prescription opioid uses, examples like hydrocodone and morphine, and risks including addiction and overdose, with pill icons on purple background|Infographic on prescription drug addiction showing proper use vs. addiction signs, including mood swings, overuse, and physical symptoms. Features hands pouring pills from a bottle.

Prescription drug addiction is a massive issue in communities worldwide. That said, there’s a significant issue with these addictions in the UK that deserves attention.  There are many public policies and cultural causes for the concern of prescription drug addiction in the UK. We’re going to take a look at the most common prescription drug […]