drug misuse
Harmful medication habits
Drug misuse is the improper or harmful use of medication or controlled substances—taking prescription drugs in ways other than prescribed, using someone else's prescription, or taking substances for non-medical purposes.
The term often appears in healthcare and policy contexts as a softer alternative to drug abuse: The clinic screens for drug misuse.
It encompasses everything from accidentally doubling a dose to intentionally getting high.
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- fentanyl crisisSurge in synthetic opioid deaths
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- shooting upRising or injecting rapidly
- trackPath or monitored route
withdrawal · self-medication · criminal behavior · addiction · substance abuse · stigma · peer pressure · diversion · tolerance · dependency · overuse · recreational use · smoke · harm reduction · abuse · counseling services · impaired judgment · pills
drug misusehealthy living
Habits promoting physical wellbeing
self-care · wellness · health promotion · preventive care · healthy lifestyle
drug misusesobriety
Unimpaired mental state
abstinence · clean living · recovery · teetotalism · temperance