Prescription Drug Addiction Risk Factors

What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Prescription Drug Addiction? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.

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Prescription Drug Addiction Risks


These factors increase your chance of developing this condition. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:

  • Not following directions when taking prescription medications (beginning to misuse)
  • Family or personal history of substance abuse
  • Age: older than 65 or younger than 26
  • Gender: female


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