Problems continue with inappropriate prescription of antipsychotic drugs

Problems continue with inappropriate prescription of antipsychotic drugs

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

"In far too many cases, these drugs are being prescribed for conditions in which there's less-clear evidence of efficacy and safety," Hartung said. "Other medications are available that have been shown to work and usually cost less. And the side …
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Stress leads some doctors to abuse prescription drugs

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PHPs are set up in individual states to help doctors get into treatment for substance abuse, then have long-term monitoring — including random drug tests. Of the doctors in this study, 69 percent had abused prescription drugs — most often narcotic …
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