Drug diversion is the channelling of prescription drugs from a medical source into the illegal market. The problem is growing as abuse of prescription treatments, such as opioids, stimulants ...
What is substance use disorder? Substance misuse, abuse and drug addiction all refer to the harmful consumption of substances and drugs. This includes addiction to both legal prescription drugs and ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. U.S. Overdose Deaths Decrease in 2023, First Time Since 2018. National Institute on Drug Abuse. What classes of prescription drugs are commonly misused?