Teens Addicted to Prescription Drugs

Published February 18, 2013

Teens Addicted to Prescription Drugs – In this clip from the Hazelden video “Prescription Drug Abuse: A Prevention Video,” teens discuss their addictions to prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. The clip discusses addictive prescription drugs and the negative effects, including how abuse can affect developing bodies and brain. To purchase “Prescription Drug Abuse: A Prevention Video,” visit www.hazelden.org

Oklahoma Prescription Drug Abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

… are abusing prescription drug pain killers. That's twice the national average, and we're better than that," said Governor Mary Fallin, Oklahoma. The governor has proposed new funding to help strengthen prescription drug abuse treatment centers.
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Heroin Addiction: One Family's Misadventure

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

One size does not fit all when it comes to treatment of chemical dependency. Due to an increase in prescription drug abuse, heroin addiction continues to rise. An article published by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence claims that …
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