Prescription Nation: Britain's hidden drug dependency | Stories of Our Times скачать в хорошем качестве

Prescription Nation: Britain's hidden drug dependency | Stories of Our Times

One in four drugs that are prescribed to adults in England are dependency-forming drugs. And while prescriptions for opioids have fallen following the epidemic in the US, two dependency-forming drug groups have seen prescriptions rise: pregabalin and antidepressants. Do we really understand how these drugs are affecting patients? Or are we sleep-walking into a new addiction crisis? If you've been prescribed any of the drugs mentioned in this podcast, do not stop taking your prescription without consulting your doctor first. And if you are concerned about dependence on prescription or other drugs, talk to your GP. If you’re having trouble finding the right sort of help, call the Frank drugs helpline on 0300 123 6600. Guest: Venetia Menzies, Data and Digital Journalist, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Email us: [email protected] Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' 📻 Listen to Times Radio - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio 📍 Subscribe to our channel -    / @listentotimesradio   🗞 Subscribe to The Times https://www.thetimes.co.uk/subscribe/... 📲 Get the free Times Radio app https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio/how-...