Prescription Nation: Britain's hidden drug dependency | Stories of Our Times
March 8, 2024
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as posted by the channelOne in four drugs that are prescribed to adults in England are dependency-forming drugs. And while prescriptions for opioids have fallen following the epidemic in the US, two dependency-forming drug groups have seen prescriptions rise: pregabalin and antidepressants. Do we really understand how these drugs are affecting patients? Or are we sleep-walking into a new addiction crisis?
If you've been prescribed any of the drugs mentioned in this podcast, do not stop taking your prescription without consulting your doctor first. And if you are concerned about dependence on prescription or other drugs, talk to your GP. If you’re having trouble finding the right sort of help, call the Frank drugs helpline on 0300 123 6600.
Guest: Venetia Menzies, Data and Digital Journalist, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
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