This is not uncommon – don’t suffer in silence. Words by Mike BD, produced by James G.
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A short documentary film about the dangers of teens abusing prescription drugs. The film was made by teens in the summer program at PCTV. Director: New Era Productions. Producer: New Era Productions. Production Company: Phillips Community TV. Prescription, Drugs, Teens, Addiction, Pills, PCTV, New Era, Minneapolis. Contact Information: www.youthmedia.tv. Creative Commons license: Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States
Most people take medicines only for the reasons their doctors prescribe them. But an estimated 20 percent of people in the United States have used prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons. This is prescription drug abuse. It is a serious and growing problem.
Abusing some prescription drugs can lead to addiction. You can develop an addiction to:
Narcotic painkillers
Sedatives and tranquilizers
Stimulants
Experts don’t know exactly why this type of drug abuse is increasing. The availability of drugs is probably one reason. Doctors are prescribing more drugs for more health problems than ever before. Online pharmacies make it easy to get prescription drugs without a prescription, even for youngsters.
Some people experiment with prescription drugs because they think they will help them have more fun, lose weight, fit in, and even study more effectively. Prescription drugs can be easier to get than street drugs: Family members or friends could have a prescription. But prescription drugs are also sometimes sold on the street like other illegal drugs. A 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that among all youths aged 12 to 17, 6% had tried prescription drugs for recreational use in the last month.
Why? Some people think that prescription drugs are safer and less addictive than street drugs. After all, these are drugs that moms, dads, and even kid brothers and sisters use. To Angie, taking her brother’s ADHD medicine felt like a good way to keep her appetite in check. She’d heard how bad diet pills can be, and she wrongly thought that the ADHD drugs would be safer.
But prescription drugs are only safe for the individuals who actually have prescriptions for them. That’s because a doctor has examined these people and prescribed the right dose of medication for a specific medical condition. The doctor has also told them exactly how they should take the medicine, including things to avoid while taking the drug — such as drinking alcohol, smoking, or taking other medications. They also are aware of potentially dangerous side effects and can monitor patients closely for these.
Other people who try prescription drugs are like Todd. They think they’re not doing anything illegal because these drugs are prescribed by doctors. But taking drugs without a prescription — or sharing a prescription drug with friends — is actually breaking the law.
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SelfGrowth.com founder David Riklan explains seven warning signs of substance addiction and when you can tell when someone you care about needs help.
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Short video on heroin addiction. Produced by Friedkin Digital for Wiley & Sons, Inc. Part of a companion series for a university level textbook, “Abnormal Psychology” 11th edition by authors Ann M. Kring, Sheri L. Johnson, Gerald C. Davison, & John M. Neale.
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Greg Scott
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…dedicated to the memory of
his sister, Julie.
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Assisted Recovery Alcholol and Drug Rehab Channel 5 Cover Story on Vivitrol
ARCA Midwest (Assisted Recovery Centers of America) is one of the first facilities in St. Louis to offer VIVITROL®, an injectable form of naltrexone, to treat alcohol dependence.
With VIVITROL, you don’t have to take medicine for your alcohol dependence every day. That means more time for you to focus on your successes, your goals, and your recovery.
Proven Support for Recovery:
Safe, proven medications virtually eliminate withdrawal symptoms and cravings, greatly improving treatment success.
Alcohol and narcotics damage the brains pleasure system, producing the overwhelming cravings of addiction. This chemical imbalance can be corrected with medication.
FDA-approved drugs such as Suboxone® (buprenorphine) relieve withdrawal symptoms, while Vivitrol®, ReVia® (naltrexone) control cravings. Other promising medications include Zofran® (ondansetron) and Topamax® (topiramate).
Unlike older alternatives, these treatments are non-mood altering, non-addictive and have few side effects. Most patients take anti-craving medications for three to six months and continue counseling for up to one year.
Freed from physical discomforts, you can focus on relapse-prevention counseling and long-term recovery. Best of all, you can undertake this treatment on an outpatient basis.
Anti-craving medications can generally be taken along with treatments for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, which often occur in tandem with addiction disorders.
The isted Recovery program is based on the internationally recognized Pennsylvania Model of Recovery developed by Dr. Joseph Volpicelli at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Naltrexone Breaks the Cycle of Addiction New hope for alcohol dependence and opiate drug addiction.
Naltrexone is one of the first anti-craving medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the treatment of alcoholism and opiate addiction.
Naltrexone comes in two forms:
1) Vivirol®-an injectable time released form of naltrexone that is taken once a month. Click to visit Vivitrol’s website for more information.
2) ReVia© or naltrexone- taken daily in pill form.
Here are some of the many benefits of naltrexone in the treatment of drug and alcohol dependence:
• Most patients experience dramatic reductions in craving within hours of taking the first dose.
• Naltrexone blocks the high of alcohol and narcotics, reducing the incentive to drink or use drugs and significantly increasing treatment success.
• Naltrexone is a non-habit forming medication that can be discontinued at any time.
• Naltrexone can be given with other medications, especially those used to treat depression and other such psychiatric conditions.
• Naltrexone works best when used in combination with relapse-prevention therapies.
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A pharmacist explains how OxyFAST works, why doctors prescribe this pain killer, and common side effects of the drug. More Drug Videos – CLICK HERE: http://www.healthguru.com
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The Introduction to my video blog.
Knowing The Signs Of Drug Abuse / Educational Video. Public domain video.