What are the signs of prescription drug misuse?

The signs of prescription drug misuse can vary based on the person and their circumstances. However, here are some signs of misuse you can look for:

• borrowing or buying prescription drugs from family or friends
• refilling prescriptions earlier than expected
• altering prescriptions before taking them to a pharmacy
• forging prescriptions
• evasive, secretive and lying behaviours
• impaired performance at work
• dramatic and unexplained changes in financial situation