Impact of Prescription Drug Abuse

Abstract

The current study aims to know the impact of misuse of prescription medications, the impact of medications on human health, and the types of medications that affect human health. A questionnaire was prepared via Google Drive and distributed to the population between the ages of 25-55 years, men and women, in the two cities of Mecca. As for the questionnaire, it was distributed via the social networking program (WhatsApp). 550 questionnaires were distributed, and 540 answers were obtained via email to the researcher. it concluded that anyone with a prescription for medication, should be aware of how to secure, count, and Properly dispose of unused medications. It concluded that the misuse of medications must be strictly monitored, especially for the elderly, and emphasis must be placed on their misuse by adolescents and the elderly for fear of addiction.