Thursday 4 August 2016

British abuse of prescription drugs some of the worst in Europe

British abuse of prescription drugs some of the worst in Europe Endemic misuse of prescription drugs has traditionally been thought of as a US affliction, but new research suggests European habits are catching up, with Britain one of the worst offenders.

A new study, based on surveys of more than 20,000 people, indicates UK adults are the most likely in Europe to abuse stimulant prescription drugs such as Ritalin and types of amphetamine.

Almost one in 10 British people aged 18 or older admitted to a lifetime pattern of stimulant abuse, ahead of Spain on 6.8 per cent and Sweden on 6.1. The Daily Telegraph

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