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(Press Release)
October, 2010 --
According to Prescription Drug Abuse, prescription
drugs are the second most commonly abused category of drugs,
running a close second behind marijuana and well
ahead of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines. In 2000, about
43 percent of emergency room visits for drug overdoses occurred
because of the misuse of prescription drugs. The top 6 most
abused prescription drugs teens are been treated for at Inspirations
Teen Rehab.
Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone belongs to the class of drugs
called opioids, which are used for pain control in individuals
who have moderate to severe pain. Opioids
can be taken by mouth, crushed and snorted or injected. A
number of deaths have been reported with injection of drugs
intended for slow release in the body such as OxyContin,
which is a derivative of hydrocodone. Opioids may cause constipation
and drowsiness and can depress the rate of breathing and lead
to death.
Codeine
Codeine is another opioid.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA),
codeine may cause respiratory depression and arrest, nausea,
confusion, constipation, sedation and coma. The Drug Enforcement
Administration says codeine is the most widely used narcotic
in medical treatment and is one of the starting materials
used to develop hydrocodone. It is usually taken in pill form
and can be found in combination with acetaminophen or aspirin
or as a cough suppressant in liquid form.
Xanax
Xanax is used for anxiety disorders, panic
disorders and anxiety caused by depression. Drinking alcohol
with Xanax increases the effects of the alcohol. According
to drugs.com, Xanax is habit forming and should never be prescribed
for people with a history of abuse or addiction to prescription
drugs. Side effects can include risk-taking behavior, depression,
hyperactivity, light-headedness, seizures, muscle twitching,
jaundice and less frequent urination.
Adderall
Adderall is another stimulant that gained
national attention when the son of former Vice President Al
Gore was arrested for possessing Adderall, marijuana, Xanax
and Valium. Adderall is used to get a speedy high or "pull
an all-nighter" to study.
Ritalin
Ritalin is a stimulant designed to increase
alertness, attention and energy. It is commonly prescribed
to children who have attention deficit disorder but is now
a drug of choice among college students who are interested
in staying up longer and studying harder. According to NIDA,
the medication is usually taken orally, but people also dissolve
it and inject the solution. However, it contains insoluble
fillers that can block small blood vessels and cause tissue
death.
Valium
Valium is the registered brand name of Diazepam.
It is an anti-anxiety drug that changes the chemical balance
in the brain and is often prescribed for alcohol withdrawal,
shakiness, agitation and muscle pain. According to Prescription
Drug Abuse, it is very common and easy to obtain. The body
builds up a tolerance over just one month. Symptoms of abuse
depend upon how long and at what level the person has been
using the drug.
If you or someone you know is struggling with prescription
drug abuse or addiction and is in need of help, Inspirations
Teen Rehab offers a flexible and affordable teen
addiction treatment program. Our aim is to treat
the whole person, and not just an isolated symptom. During
the addiction treatment process we will work
with the teen to identify the factors that may have contributed
to the prescription drug abuse and addiction
– home, friends and medical history. We also believe
that families have a vital role to play in the recovery process,
and each addiction treatment program has a place for family
participation, to educate them in the treatment process and
to equip them for their role as supporters.
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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