Department of Health and Medical Science, Hamdard University, Sindh, Pakistan
Research Article
Public Health Epidemic: Prescription Drug Abuse Among Adolescents in Pakistan
Author(s): Sharjeel Chaudhry* and Zarmina Ehtesham
The use and abuse of prescription drugs by teenagers is one of the
fastest growing drug issues in Pakistan, and it has a significant
negative impact on the mental and physical health of
adolescents. The majority of drug overdose deaths are attributed
to prescription drug abuse. Given that the majority of people
believe that illegal drugs like crack, cocaine, and heroin have
the highest rate of overdose related deaths, this statistic is
shocking. Prescription drug abuse among adolescents is
common for many reasons. Some people misuse drugs to get
high, to relieve pain, or because they think it will make their
schoolwork easier. Opioids, stimulants, and depressants are the
three prescription drug classes that are abused most frequently.
Adolescents frequently believe that prescription medications are
less dangerous than "street drugs" lik.. View More»
DOI:
10.375322/ JPSDD.23.5.1.1-4
