Settlement Guide: The dangers of prescription medication

Prescription medications (AAP)

Prescription medications Source: AAP

Prescription medication, like opioids and benzodiazepines, can be very dangerous if not used properly.


When you think about an overdose, you probably have a mental image of somebody doing illegal drugs, like heroin. But it’s actually prescription drugs that are responsible for most of the overdoses in the country.


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