The mixing of prescription drugs and alcohol, usually “to get high,” also has deadly consequences. There have been reports of teenagers and young adults mixing Xanax with cola drinks to make them feel very drunk and that others are taking Vicodin before they start drinking to get drunker faster. These drugs are often seen in […]
Category: News Tags: , ADHD medication abuse, amphetamines, stimulants Amphetamines are a group of stimulant drugs and medications capable of creating serious changes in the normal function of both the brain and body. Habitual users of these substances can get addicted to their effects over time. Through a funding partnership with the National Institute on
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Category: News Tags: , prescription drug abuse prevention Curiosity killed the cat, as the saying goes. A key component of the adolescent experience involves exploring consciousness and experimenting with mood-alteration. While not all teens turn to substances to do this, teenage experimentation is a common and developmentally normal part of this life stage. In addition,
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Description: Peers, But Not Peer Pressure, Key to Prescription Drug Abuse Category: News Tags: Peer Pressure Peer pressure is the common term for the forces that directly or indirectly encourage shared patterns of thought and behavior in people who belong to the same social circle. Researchers and addiction specialists know that this type of pressure
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Description: Prescription drug abuse is the use of a prescription medication in ways other than they were prescribed. This includes combining medications with other drugs or alcohol and taking medications that were prescribed for someone else. Teen prescription drug abuse is an increasing problem. Over 10 Percent of Teens in ER Abused Prescription Drugs, Survey
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Thank you for signing the “I’ve Locked the Cabinet” pledge. By signing the pledge, you have sent a powerful message to your child and everyone in your social circle that prescription drug abuse will not be tolerated in your home. You are part of a movement that will save countless teens’ lives. As part of
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Category: News Tags: , teen prescription drug abuse In America, small but substantial minorities of younger and older adults abuse some sort of prescription medication. Researchers know quite a bit about the people most likely fall into this pattern of drug abuse, but they generally know much less about the people most likely to sell
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Category: News Tags: , ADHD medication abuse ADHD stimulants belong to a group of medications that ease the effects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder by increasing the ability to focus, pay attention and stay calm. The two best-known forms of these medications are Adderall and Ritalin. As part of a larger survey on substance use trends among
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Category: News Tags: , ADHD medication abuse Drugs specifically designed to help those with disordered cognition can be life savers for those with conditions like attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but they should not be prescribed to those who do not clearly fit diagnostic parameters. These drugs can be dangerous for those who want
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Description: The increased use of prescription drugs for recreational use has resulted in a large number of overdoses and deaths. Maryland Teens Overdose on Prescription Drugs at School Category: News Tags: prescription drug overdose Five teens at a Maryland high school were recently found to have overdosed on prescription drugs during the school day. The
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