Addiction is more common than many of us realize. In the United States more than 15 million people abuse prescription drugs. During this webinar we discussed the common types of drugs that are abused, thoughts on why individuals abuse drugs and indicators of drug abuse. Medication is the leading cause of child poisoning and more than 64,000 children are treated in the emergency room for medicine poisoning annual. During this webinar we look at prescription abuse, the rise of abuse, the impact on individuals and what resources are there for individuals and families.
