| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
SAMHSA report shows the usage of non-medical pain relievers across the nation
Prescription drug misuse is still one of the most prevalent illicit drug problems in the nation
A new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that 4.31 percent of people aged 12 or older in the U.S. used prescription pain relievers non-medically in the past year. When taken without a physician's direction, prescription opioid pain relievers can lead to a higher risk of serious adverse consequences such as substance use disorder, overdose, or death. (SAMHSA - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2017)
https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/201707130900