Is abusing prescription drugs illegal?

Is abusing prescription drugs illegal? What prescription drugs are commonly abused? The prescription drugs that are commonly abused in the United. States fall into several broad categories: opioids/narcotics/pain relievers, depressants, and stimu- lants. Individuals abuse these drugs because they are an easily accessible. read more

The abuse of drugs or other substances, whether they are illegal drugs or prescription drugs, alcohol, or tobacco is one of the nation's most pressing public health issues. Drug abuse occurs when people willingly consume illegal substances or legal, prescription drugs for the purpose of altering their mood, or getting “high”. read more

Overview. Prescription drug misuse and abuse is the intentional or unintentional use of medication without a prescription, in a way other than prescribed, or for the experience or feeling it causes. read more

The director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Controlled Substance Staff talks about the causes and prevalence of misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, and what government agencies such as FDA are doing to prevent it. read more