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Several factors can contribute to developing an addiction, and researchers have come closer to solving the mystery of why some people become addicts and others don’t.
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Demerol is a common pain-relieving drug because it acts quickly – but like other narcotic drugs for pain relief, it should be administered carefully because it can become addictive, especially for people with prior problems with substance abuse.
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Researchers have noticed a growing trend among college students that has raised prescription drug abuse to a new level: Some students have been found to feign ADHD symptoms in order to obtain prescriptions for stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall. A new study published in the current issue of Psychological Assessment shows how prevalent the practice of faking ADHD may be among college-age adults.
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How desperate does a drug user have to be to rob a pharmacy at knifepoint to gain access to the narcotics his or her body needs? A man in Tulsa was that desperate, according to a Tulsa World report. The man targeted the Drug Warehouse, passing a note to the pharmacist in which he demanded three specific drugs. The pharmacist responded by complying with demands.
