Addictive Prescription Drugs

With prescription drug addiction and abuse at an all-time high and deaths caused by prescription drugs far outnumbering those from illicit drug use in many states it is more important than ever that we learn all we can about the medications we have been prescribed, especially those that can become habit-forming. Do you take any prescription medications? If so, the chances are you were never fully informed about the possible side effects and the possibility of addiction. This book contains a list of side effects and warnings for the top-selling potentially addictive prescription drugs, written in an easily understandable form. New, with this addition is a chapter on Patient Rights, Patient Freedoms and the rules regarding Informed Consent. Did you know, your doctor has the legal and ethical duty to ensure you fully understand many different aspects about your diagnosis and the treatment prescribed? Read the chapter in this book to find out more about these important rights.