Drug abuse is often associated with illicit use of illegal street drugs like heroin and cocaine. But the advance of teen drug abuse appears in a place you might not expect. According to an article Dr. Manny Alvarez published at FoxNews.com, prescription drug abuse is a growing problem amongst teens, aggravated by increasing availability. We…
OxyContin is the brand name for a prescription drug called oxycodone. It is prescribed for patients coping with moderate to severe pain. For some, it is a lifeline drug that helps them manage chronic pain and some types of cancer. But it’s also a highly addictive substance that is flooding the streets. Research indicates that…
We recently discussed the growing concern over college students misusing ADHD drugs. Interestingly, a recent study reported on by Bloomberg.com reveals a surprising picture. Although we primarily associate ADHD with children, the drugs prescribed to assist with attention deficit disorders aren’t just for kids. 53% of ADHD Drug Users are Adults According to the study,…
Prescription pain medications are one of the easiest drugs for a person to develop an addiction to. Created for the purpose of pain relief and management, these drugs were never intended to be abused, but addiction to pain meds has become a growing problem. For some, the difference between relief and abuse is blurred. According…