Settlement Guide: The dangers of prescription medication

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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.

 


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