You might be surprised that the majority of overdoses in Australia are from prescription medications, not illegal drugs. The misuse of prescribed drugs is a serious health issue. Prescription drugs are a necessary part of treatment for some. But not taken as prescribed, they can be extremely dangerous. Bee Mohamed is the CEO of ScriptWise, a not-for-profit dedicated to reducing the use of prescription medication. She says people do not realise how quickly they can get addicted.
You might be surprised that the majority of overdoses in Australia are from prescription medications, not illegal drugs. The misuse of prescribed drugs is a serious health issue. Prescription drugs are a necessary part of treatment for some. But not taken as prescribed, they can be extremely dangerous. Bee Mohamed is the CEO of ScriptWise, a not-for-profit dedicated to reducing the use of prescription medication. She says people do not realise how quickly they can get addicted.
