Prescription Drug Abuse

by Howard L Forman, Robert L Bryant, Robert L. Bryant

Book Overview

The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs has reached epidemic proportions in recent years, yet many individuals still believe, incorrectly, that their use is without risk. This book explores those risks as well as controversies surrounding this public health issue.

Prescription drugs are powerful tools that can be used to treat a variety of ailments, from pain to anxiety to insomnia. Their potency and perceived safety also make...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440859191
• ISBN13: 9781440859199
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years