Teens Abuse Prescription ADHD Drugs, Too

Teens Abuse Prescription ADHD Drugs, Too

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Regardless of the slang or street names, they're actually stimulants like 'Ritalin' and 'Adderall', which are commonly prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But like many other prescription drugs, they are getting in the …
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Teen prescription drug abuse: 8 tips for parents

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During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog examines the epidemic of teen prescription drug abuse through the stories of teens and young adults in recovery, their parents and treatment experts. You'll get a first-hand look at a problem that's …
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Operation OpioidSAFE Rescues Wounded Soldiers From Prescription Drug

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13, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — The United States Army is taking action to help wounded soldiers avoid the added crisis of a prescription drug addiction. Doctors and researchers are now emphasizing providing non-pharmaceutical treatment for pain related …
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