Prescription Drug Addiction among Teens Bothell WA

Prescription drugs are very commonly sold on the street like other illegal drugs as well. Some teens even think a prescription drug, regardless of whom it was prescribed to be safer than an ordinary street drug. Cynthia may take her brother’s ADHD medicine to curb her appetite because she had been told how bad diet pills could be. Cynthia thought the ADHD drug would be safer.

Asian-American Chemical Dependency
(425) 776-1290
5108-196th Street SW
Lynnwood, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Drug Evaluation Treatment & Outpatient
(425) 806-5021
10634 East Riverside Drive
Bothell, WA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Alpine Recovery Services Inc
(425) 778-1136
3924 204th Street SW
Lynnwood, WA
Hotline
(800) 562-1240
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Alpha Center for Treatment Inc
(425) 483-4664
10614 Beardslee Boulevard
Bothell, WA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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TLC Recovery
(206) 363-1992
19940 Ballinger Way NE
Shoreline, WA
Hotline
(206) 363-1992
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Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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Northshore STARS Program
(425) 408-7970
18315 Bothell Way NE
Bothell, WA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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La Esperanza Health Counseling Servs
(206) 306-2690
19909 64th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
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Language Services
Spanish

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Northshore Youth and Family Services
(425) 485-6541
10309 NE 185th Street
Bothell, WA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Center for Human Services
(206) 362-7282x8826
17018 15th Avenue NE
Shoreline, WA
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Assessment and Treatment Associates
(425) 289-1600
21907 64th Avenue West
Mountlake Terrace, WA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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Prescription Drug Addiction among Teens

For a variety of reasons prescription drugs are used by teens in all parts of the world. Some teens may think that the drugs will assist them to have more excitement or to be happier, or to lose weight. Because family members could have the prescription, these drugs can be easier to get than street drugs. Prescription drugs are very commonly sold on the street like other illegal drugs as well. Some teens even think a prescription drug, regardless of whom it was prescribed to be safer than an ordinary street drug. Cynthia may take her brother’s ADHD medicine to curb her appetite because she had been told how bad diet pills could be. Cynthia thought the ADHD drug would be safer. After all, it was prescribed by a doctor for her brother - - but not for her - - and not for the condition in which she is taking the ADHD drug. Prescription drugs are only safe for the people who actually have prescriptions for them. A doctor has examined the person and told them exactly how to take the drug, and most likely, the person has also been told those things to avoid while taking the drug such as alcohol or other medications. Cynthia would most likely not have the same type of information and may combine this drug with another substance that could cause her significant health problems and/or even death. Cynthia did not know that taking her brother’s ADHD medicine was also illegal. Taking drugs without a prescription – or sharing a prescription drug with friends – is breaking the law.

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