FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Press Release)
Dec., 2010 -- Prescription drugs when abused - that is, taken
by someone other than the patient for whom the medication
was prescribed, or taken in a manner or dosage other than
that it was prescribed can produce serious adverse health
effects, including addiction.
Similarly, some OTC medications, such as cough and cold medicines
containing dextromethorphan, have beneficial effects when
taken as recommended; but they can also be abused and lead
to serious adverse health consequences. Parents should be
aware of the potential for abuse of these medications, especially
when consumed in large quantities, which should signal concern
and the possible need for intervention.
Risks of Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs Used
by Teens Opioids (used to treat pain):
• Addiction. Prescription opioids act on the same receptors
as heroin and therefore can be highly addictive. People who
abuse them sometimes alter the route of administration (e.g.,
snorting or injecting vs. taking orally) to intensify the
effect; some even report moving from prescription opioids
to heroin.
• Overdose. Abuse of opioids, alone or in combination
with alcohol or other drugs, can depress respiration and lead
to death. Overdose is a major concern: the number of fatal
poisonings involving prescription pain relievers has more
than tripled since 1999.
• Heightened HIV risk. Injecting opioids increases the
risk of HIV and other infectious diseases through use of unsterile
or shared equipment.
CNS Depressants (used to treat anxiety and sleep
problems):
• Addiction and dangerous withdrawal symptoms. These
drugs are addictive and, in chronic users or abusers, discontinuing
them absent a physician's guidance can bring about severe
withdrawal symptoms, including seizures that can be life-threatening.
• Overdose. High doses can cause severe respiratory
depression. This risk increases when CNS depressants are combined
with other medications or alcohol.
Stimulants (used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy):
• Addiction and other health consequences. These include
psychosis, seizures, and cardiovascular complications.
Teen Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment:
Psychology plays a bigger role in the addicted teens than
other groups of addicts. Inclusion of family, especially in
the teen's drug rehabilitation treatment, is critical to the
success of the treatment. This is the reason that rehab facilities
include parents and family members in their addiction therapy
programs.
Another important part of teen’s addiction treatment
is addressing his or her educational needs. It is crucial
to minimize the impact of treatment on the child’s education
and his chance of graduating from high school, while away
from home in the treatment center. For this reason, most specialized
adolescent teen rehab facilities, provide educational program
alongside the addiction treatment.
Most parents recognize when their child needs help. If you
find out that your teen is struggling with prescription drug
abuse or any other substance seeking help early can prevent
a tragic outcome and stop your loved one from becoming another
statistics.
Inspirations Teen Rehab, Adolescent Addiction Treatment Center
will help you navigate the path of finding the right rehab
center and point you, at least, in the right direction.
For help with teen prescription drug use and abuse
call Inspirations for Youth and Families aka, Inspirations
Teen Rehab We are here to help you and your family through
this difficult process.
Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone
call away. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you
need immediate attention you may contact us:
Teen Addiction Help: 1-888-757-6237
Addiction Treatment for Young Adults and Adults : 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com
or e-mail
us.
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