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Question by Ratlinram: Americans that are prescribed drugs from doctors, how many actually fill and follow the prescription?
Yes, I am trying to get a creditable statistic.

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Answer by vv
It’s hard to put a figure on this.
I should think that about 90% of prescriptions are filled when originally written and that (absent a financial problem) about 75% of those religiously follow directions as written and take all their medications.
There is an outfit on the West Coast that keeps these stats; IMS.

Answer by Kaytee Dee
“The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that close to 20 percent of people (48 million) over the age of 12 in the U.S. have used prescription drugs for non-medical purposes.”

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Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Far Higher in Severely Mentally Ill – Science Daily (press release)

Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Far Higher in Severely Mentally Ill Science Daily (press release) Jan. 1, 2014 — In the largest ever assessment of substance use among people with severe psychiatric illness, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Southern California have found that rates of …

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New Substance Abuse Helpline in Pharr Gives Teen Addicts Direction – PR Web (press release)

Read more... New Substance Abuse Helpline in Pharr Gives Teen Addicts Direction PR Web (press release) Too many teenagers in Pharr, TX are struggling every day with a drug or alcohol problem. Many don't know where to get the proper help. To help these young addicts, the Pharr Adolescent Rehab Helpline has been established to provide valuable information …

Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Far Higher in Severely Mentally Ill – Science Daily (press release)

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Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Far Higher in Severely Mentally Ill Science Daily (press release) Jan. 1, 2014 — In the largest ever assessment of substance use among people with severe psychiatric illness, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Southern California have found that rates of … Mentally Ill Patients Abuse Alcohol, Tobacco, And Drugs More Than The General …Medical Daily Severely mentally ill abuse alcohol, tobacco, drugs more than general populationANINEWS all 7 news articles »

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Police, Nacada Partner to Rid Region of Drug Abuse – AllAfrica.com

Read more... Police, Nacada Partner to Rid Region of Drug Abuse AllAfrica.com NYANZA regional coordinator Francis Mutie has directed the police to firmly deal with drug peddlers in the area. Mutie said officers manning the borders need to be vigilant, pointing out that drug abuse trends in the region are worrying. The order … and more »

Alcohol, tobacco, drug use far higher in severely mentally ill – EurekAlert (press release)

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Alcohol, tobacco, drug use far higher in severely mentally ill EurekAlert (press release) In the largest ever assessment of substance use among people with severe psychiatric illness, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Southern California have found that rates of smoking, drinking and … Mentally Ill Patients Abuse Alcohol, Tobacco, And Drugs More Than The General …Medical Daily all 2 news articles »

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Psychotic Disorders and Addiction Linked – dailyRx

Psychotic Disorders and Addiction Linked dailyRx This study, led by Sarah M. Hartz, MD, PhD, looked at substance abuse rates in those with severe psychotic illnesses compared to the general population. The researchers compared 9,142 individuals with severe psychotic disorders — schizophrenia …

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Mentally Ill Patients Abuse Alcohol, Tobacco, And Drugs More Than The General …
However, the prevalence of alcohol, drug, and tobacco abuse among people with a mental illness seldom receives attention. A study out of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Southern California determined that …
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Stemming Drug Abuse Among The Youth
DRUG abuse has been categorised as the habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs or the illegal use of prescription drugs. According to the Oxford Dictionary on the other hand drug is a substance used as a medicine or in a medicine. It can also be …
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The "other drug problem," in our own medicine cabinets
Generally, Colorado and the nation are making progress in reducing illicit drug abuse among teens. But there's one big exception: nonmedical use of prescription drugs. Every day in this country, 2,500 teens abuse a prescription drug for the first time …
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Scituate FACTS Coalition: Parents: Learn strategies to prevent drug abuse
In an extensive review of research conducted over the past 30 years, Hawkins and Catalano also identified 20 factors that increase the risk of teenage substance use and other dangerous behaviors. These risk factors will also be reviewed. WHERE AND …
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New Year's resolutions for parents of teens
Talk to Your Teen. The National Youth Anti-Drug Campaign focuses on the fact that parents are influential as teens move through school and face a variety of pressures and emotions. Research shows that kids who learn from their parents about the dangers …
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New Helpline for Teens in Broward County Aims to Help Addiction Recovery
The new Broward County Adolescent Rehab Helpline aims to give teenagers a resource where they can learn the facts about addiction and even find out about all the wonderful drug rehab programs available. There are numerous options when it comes to …
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