Prescription Medication

by Pernell Johnson
Addiction Recovery Expose

Prescription Drug Addiction Recovery has become a big thing. Why? Because there are so many young people, older people and seniors who are addicted to pills. The pharmacy is dispensing drugs according to the prescription. The users are abusing the prescriptions and drug seeking. That is looking for doctors to write the prescription for their drug of choice.

No one starts out to become addicted to pills. After getting a prescription and filling it numerous time. The user becomes aware that it is something that they need and want. This is where the addiction starts.

In the United States, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act defines what requires a prescription. Prescription drugs are generally authorized by veterinarians, dentists, optometrists, medical practitioners, and advnced practice nurses. It is generally required that MD, DO,PA, OD, DPM, DVM, DDS, OR DMD, some Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners and other APRNs write the prescription; basic-level registered nurses, medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, psychologists, and social workers as examples, do not have the authority to prescribe drugs.

In the United States, the term "prescription drugs" is mostly commonly used, but they are also called Rx-only drugs or legend drugs, after the Federal and State laws which mandate that all such drugs bear a "legend" prohibiting sale without a prescription; though more complex legends have been used, on most original drug packaging today the legend simply says "Rx only." The package insert for a prescription drug contains information about the intended effect of the drug and how it works in the body.

It also contains information about side effects, how a patient should take the drug, and cautions for its use, including warnings about allergies.

The safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs in the US is regulated by the federal Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987. The Food and Drug administration (FDA) is charged with implementing this law.

Herbal preparations, vitamins, minerals and food supplements are not regulated by the FDA, so the individual consumer must be aware of the potential negative effects of using these preparations and also the potential interactions with prescription drugs they may be taking.

Large U.S. retailers that operate pharmacies abd pharmacy chains use inexpensive generic drugs as a way to attract customers into stores. Several chains, including Walmart, Dillions, Target, and others, offer $4.00 monthly prescriptions on select generic drugs as a customer draw.

Author: Pernell Johnson BA CADC ICADC CAS

Professional Alcohol and Drug Counselor, the owner of a website that is a resource for all of the many drugs that plague the public. Also a comprehensive manner of direction and suggestion for the recovery from addiction. This site is not meant to be a diagnosis but an in depth analysis. Please consult with your addiction counselor or a physician.

http://www.addiction-recovery-expose.com

Article submitted Sunday, May 08, 2011 & read 2 times.

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