Always better to take prescription medication

Placebo use among Australian GPs surprisingly high

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You might be surprised that the majority of overdoses in Australia are from prescription medications, not illegal drugs. The misuse of prescribed drugs is a serious health issue. Prescription drugs are a necessary part of treatment for some. But not taken as prescribed, they can be extremely dangerous. Bee Mohamed is the CEO of ScriptWise, a not-for-profit dedicated to reducing the use of prescription medication. She says people do not realise how quickly they can get addicted. Please listen to the full report in Pashto.



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