Prescription drugs are usually used for the treatment of widespread diseases. Medical practitioners prescribe these medications after conducting a thorough examination (if medicines are required). Overuse of prescription drugs can have serious side effects and patients should only use them after consulting their doctor. Here are 3 myths about prescription drug abuse.

Prescription Drugs Are Safer to Use Than Many Illicit Drugs

Prescription drug abuse kills more people than heroin and cocaine combined, and emergency room visits due to nonmedical use of prescription drugs have increased. Yet many people still assume that prescription drug abuse is either rare or only affects the young. However, prescription drug abuse can affect anyone, and you should always be very careful.

It’s Fine if You Do It a Few Times

There’s a common misconception that misusing prescription drugs once in a while is fine—just like with alcohol, only more dangerous. But these drugs were created for very specific medical purposes, and you can hurt yourself (or someone else) if you misuse them. A lot of celebrities such as Michael Jackson have died because of this.

Sharing Drugs Is Legal

While it may seem like sharing medications is harmless, it’s actually very dangerous. When people share medications, they run a high risk of misusing them (that is, taking too much or at too high a dose), causing addiction. When that happens, not only do you end up misusing your prescription drugs; you also put yourself at risk for developing any number of potential health problems—including organ damage, seizures, and even death. There are also strict laws in place that regulate how drugs are to be distributed and consumed. So violating them can land you in serious trouble.

Use Meds Responsibly

At Advocate My Meds, we care about your well-being and want you to take your prescription drugs responsibly. Prescriptive medicine should only be used under guidance from doctors. We offer full-service prescription assistance and offer medicine from leading companies such as under the GlaxoSmithKline patient assistance program. We provide medication assistance for people with asthma, mental illness, diabetes, and heart disease.

To enroll in our program, give us a call at 877-870-0851.

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