Editorial: Prescription-Only Pseudoephedrine?

Editorial: Prescription-only pseudoephedrine?

Filed under: over the counter drug abuse

Apparently, it hasn't worked. So now, some in the state are pushing to make the drug a prescription-only item, which would likely require regular doctor visits to maintain the legitimate use of the currently legal over-the-counter drug. While the … Read more on Themountainpress

Abuse of Over-The-Counter Drugs on the Rise Among Tweens

Filed under: over the counter drug abuse

Teens and tweenagers are found to be abusing over-the-counter drugs and self medicating at very significant rates. The American Association of Poison Control Centers is joining hands with Scholastic in order to educate parents in keeping over the … Read more on Science World Report

Armed robber pleads for help in tackling drug addiction

Filed under: over the counter drug abuse

On Thursday, he stood before a judge and begged for help in tackling a serious drug addiction which he says has taken over his life. … He walked into the pharmacy, pulled out a knife, threw a small bag on the counter and demanded prescription drugs. Read more on The Telegram