Wilson M. Compton, author and director
of a division of National Institute on
Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Department, writes an article
entitled Abuse of prescription drugs and
the risk of addiction. In this informative article he states “Abuse of
several categories of prescription drugs has increased markedly in the United
States in the past decade and is now at alarming levels for certain agents,
especially opioid analgesics and stimulants”. Mr. Compton is interested in research
to help fix this massive problem of drug abuse and addiction and also states “Future
scientific work on prescription drug abuse will include identification of
clinical practices that minimize the risks of addiction, the development of
guidelines for early detection and management of addiction, and the development
of clinically effective agents that minimize the risks for abuse.” He is afraid
for the youth and the recreational use of the prescription medication. He
explains: “with the high rates of prescription drug abuse among teenagers in
the United States, a particularly urgent priority is the investigation of best
practices for effective prevention and treatment for adolescents, as well as
the development of strategies to reduce diversion and abuse of medications
intended for medical use.” This illustrates my concern and my social issue. My
organization will provide alternative medicine and care for those who
desperately need an alternate solution for their pain and wellness. My
organization will also provide awareness and promote the use of alternative
medications that are less addictive and harmful.
Citation:
- –“Abuse
of prescription drugs and risk of addiction” -Wilson M. Compton, division
leader in the National Institute on
Drug Abuse (2016)
- –“Abuse
of prescription drugs and risk of addiction”-Nora D. Volkow, M.D.,Director
of the National Institute on Drug
Abuse (2016)
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