12 Days of Christmas – Daily Deal #4

Prescription Drug AbuseOur 4th day of Christmas daily deal in our 12 Days of Christmas promotion is:

Prescription Drug Abuse

CE Credit: 3 Hours
Regular Price: $48
50% Off Today Only: $24!

This course examines the many costs associated with prescription drug abuse as well as the reason for the rise in abuse and treatment/maintenance options available. Prescription drug abuse is on the rise. Pharmaceuticals like OxyContin®, Adderall®, and Xanax® are some of the most commonly abused prescription drugs. For some prescription drug addicts, medication was originally taken as prescribed – until they started developing a tolerance for it. For others, members of their peer group began to abuse prescription drugs because they are easily accessible and relatively inexpensive on the street. Prescription drug abuse also affects those who don’t use – through increased costs and the inconveniences of increased security at pharmacies. Treatment is comprised of a series of steps, including detoxification, inpatient/outpatient treatment, and maintenance. In some cases, patients must be closely monitored because of the potential for withdrawal effects. Once treatment is completed, there are various options for maintaining sobriety. Laws are being tightened, and some medications have become difficult to find due to the increased rate of prescription drug abuse. Course #30-61 | 2012 | 30 pages | 20 posttest questions

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