Anti-depressant drugs are NOT USED at our facility but are routinely prescribed at many treatment facilities around the country. These include Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Haldol, Prozac, Trazodone, Celexa and others. These drugs are commonly prescribed in treatment as a means of “treating” depression or “bi-polar’ “disorder. The contents of the following list is one of the [...]
Prescription Drug Abuse The non-medical use of prescription drugs is a serious public health concern. Nonmedical use of prescription drugs like opioids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and stimulants can lead to abuse and addiction, characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use. In 1999, an estimated 4 million people, about 2 percent of the population [...]
What is OxyContin? OxyContin is the brand name for an opioid analgesic containing the active ingredient oxycodone (also found in Percocet and Percodan). OxyContin is a legal narcotic that is available, by prescription, to treat severe pain. OxyContin is a controlled-release medication that, when used correctly, provides extended relief of pain associated with cancer, back [...]
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Increase in Drug Use in Teens According to the Office of the National Drug Control Policy many reports and studies show that prescription drug abuse is a growing concern with teenagers. This includes the abuse of drugs like stimulants, pain relievers, tranquilizers and sedatives. Currently prescriptions are the second most common abused drug. The numbers [...]