Maybe you’ve noticed that your mom or dad have a medicine cabinet filled with meds. Wondering how they’ll affect you ...
Evidence-based descriptions of the most popular Rx drugs and their effects. The full spectrum of prescription drug use from habit to addiction.
How much do you know about the Rx addiction crisis in teens?
Over 100 teens per hour, that is about 2,500 per day, abuse prescription medications for the first time in their lives. ...
Prescription drug abuse prevention starts at home
The majority of prescription drugs diverted for illicit use come from residential medicine cabinets. How can you safety- ...
Addictions to Rx pain medication in teens: What parents need to know and what they can do
Narcotic painkiller addiction is currently diagnosed in teenagers…which brings the risk of cross-addiction to heroin. ...
Prescription opioid addiction, mental health illness and treatment for teens
A featured article from Dr. Lisa R. Fortuna, MD, MPH, expert on teen addiction who helps outline mental health issues fo ...
Teen addiction stories: My childhood was normal
Not all teen addicts come from broken lives. Here's a story about a normal guy who had it all, lost it, and has found hi ...
Street Names For Over The Counter Drugs
People use over the counter (OTC) drugs to either get high or to manufacture illegal and illicit drugs (methamphetamine) ...