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

Heroin replacing pain pills as drug of choice in some parts of Kentucky

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Concerned about the increased use of heroin, Attorney General Jack Conway launched public service announcements about heroin addiction this month and now incorporates heroin into his talks about the dangers of prescription pill abuse to teenagers …
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Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment Center Urges Parents To Be On The Look For …

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“The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has conducted a very effective statewide war on prescription drug abuse shutting down pill mills and helping to enforce legislation making it harder for new ones to open. What we are seeing as a result are the …
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Pulaski Students Expelled in Alleged Prescription Drug Ring

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… are adderall and vyvanse. They are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. … "We want people to realize that prescription drugs abuse is fast growing, and extremely easy for people to acquire," adds Dunford. Lightner also …
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