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A doctor has a legal responsibility to make sure that the drugs s/he prescribes are used for valid medical purposes. Failing to do so can cause the doctor to lose his license to practice, cost him financial penalties, and may even lead to jail terms. Doctors may refuse to prescribe certain drugs if they think that the patient is likely to abuse those drugs, though they have a responsibility to make sure that the patient has sufficient care through the use of equivalent medicines. Doctors may also refuse to prescribe a drug if they are concerned about possible interactions with illegal drugs - street drugs combined with prescribed drugs can produce unfortunate side effects, up to and including death.
Doctors are (within limits) obligated not to report you to the police or authorities if they discover that you've used illegal drugs (patient confidentiality), so it is safe to tell your doctor if you've been indulging. Plus it's a good idea: it will help the doctor diagnose your current condition, and make sure that s/he doesn't prescribe something that (when mixed with your recreational drugs) will destroy your liver, kidneys, or other organs.
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What could be an influence on your drug use?
Weather the drugs are illegal or prescribed by a Doctor.
Why do teenage drug use exist?
Teenage drug use exists because drugs exist. The easiest drugs for teenagers to get is illegal drugs. This is because if teenagers want to get alcohol or cigarettes they need to find someone to get them the alcohol or cigarettes, but illegal drugs you just need to find a dealer and they just want the money and you can get the drugs.
Who is not at risk for legal penalties related to the use of illegal drugs?
People who do not use drugs are not at risk for legal penalties related to the use of illegal drugs.
What does illegal drugs mean?
Illegal drugs mean drugs which is not accepted or it's against the law to use them
Can a legal drug become illegal?
It occurs all the time and any drug can be abused. In most cases, drugs that are legal when prescribed by a doctor are illegal if they are obtained through any other means. Yes if people use drugs the wrong way they can become illegal.
Can one use antidepressant drugs during pregnancy?
Talk to your doctor and find out what he/she has to say about this.
What are safe guidelines for drug use?
Always follow your doctor/pedietricain instructions on using a drug. Never overdose or underdose. Never mix or combine drugs.
What experience do you have with illegal drugs How do you plan to use or not use illegal drugs in the near and distant future Do you know anyone that regularly uses illegal drugs?
This is a personal thing this is something that is based on your experience not someone else.
Should drugs be illegal in sports?
it's unfair to those who don't use illegal drugs, like tom jones.
Are there any illegal drugs connected to eating peanut butter?
Is eating peanut butter linked to the use of illegal drugs?
Why people use illegal drugs for recreation?
fun
Do friends influence the use of illegal drugs?
Friends can influence the use of illegal drugs through peer pressure, normalization of drug use within the social circle, and availability of drugs through friends. It's important to choose friends who support healthy behaviors and to avoid situations where drug use is encouraged.
