Tag Archives: Prescription Medication

Does Taking Prescription Adderall Increase The Risk Of Abusing Other Substances?

Taking Prescription Adderall Gateway Drug - Addiction Hope Physicians often prescribe stimulants such as Adderall to manage the symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Treatment often begins at a young age, although adolescents and adults may receive first-time treatment too. While the stimulant effect can help some individuals manage their symptoms, medications such as Adderall may contribute to a risk of future substance [...]
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Behavioral Concerns Or Substance Abuse: Which Developed First?

Which Shows Up First Behavioral Concerns - Addiction Hope Contributed by Staff of Timberline Knolls Today, it is rare for an individual to enter treatment with only a singular diagnosis. Most have co-occurring disorders, in which the primary diagnosis could be anxiety, and the secondary diagnosis could be a substance use disorder. It is equally likely that a person could have a primary diagnosis [...]
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Is OxyContin For Kids Safe? Top 7 Concerns Addressed After FDA Decision

OxyContin For Kids Safe - Addiction Hope In August 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made public its decision to approve OxyContin prescriptions for certain children between the ages of 11 and 16. Naturally, there were parents and consumers who perceived this to be a bizarre verdict, one that could open up a world of trouble for a particularly vulnerable population. [...]
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Sleeping Pill Addiction: When It Becomes Tiring

Sleeping Pill Addiction - Addiction Hope Contributed by Jennifer Tokar, CCAC, writer for Addiction Hope. The process of weaning off sleeping medications should never be done without the aid and support of a medical professional, whether prescribed by a doctor or otherwise. A person wishing to wean themselves from this medication should first speak with a medical professional and follow his [...]
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Carfentanil: Use of the Drug, Signs and Symptoms of Abuse

What Is Carfentanil - Addiction Hope Opioid-based medications are often thought of in terms of use for the consumer, which is mainly for painkilling purposes. Some of the most widely circulated and marketed opioid painkiller medications include brand names such as OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, Demerol, etc. While these medications are obtained through the prescription of a qualified physician, many individuals may [...]
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