Medication

The use of medication to treat or alleviate illnesses and impairments is ubiquitous in most households and, depending on the symptoms and illness, is supervised by a doctor as part of prescription substances but also as part of the private use of non-prescription medication. The main groups of prescribed medication are sleeping pills and tranquillizers, stimulants and painkillers.

General information

Development of an addiction

Depending on the drug, there may also be a potential for dependence on prescribed medication. Depending on the type and duration of use, there is a risk of habituation and even dependency, which is often accompanied by further damage to health as a result of taking the medication. If this development occurs in the context of prescribed medication, speak directly and openly with your doctor about it.

Health consequences

The misuse or addictive use of medication without a doctor's prescription carries a much higher risk of addiction and can also have serious health consequences if the wrong dosage is taken.

Help and support

Please contact your doctor or an addiction counseling center even if you have already started using the drug.

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