Prescription Drug Addiction among Teens Frederick MD

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.

Mountain Manor Outpatient Services
(301) 662-1407
137 North Market Street
Frederick, MD
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Frederick Institute
(301) 663-4130
5716 Industry Lane
Frederick, MD
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Frederick County Health Department
(301) 600-1775
300 Scholls Lane
Frederick, MD
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Monocacy Counseling Center LLC
(301) 473-4504
6910 Bowers Road
Frederick, MD
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Maryland Counseling Center Inc
(301) 662-0855
1517 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Allied Counseling Group
(301) 698-7077
306 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD
Services Provided
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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Crossroads Centers
(301) 696-1950
203 Broadway Street
Frederick, MD
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Gale Houses Inc
(301) 662-7003
608 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Frederick County Health Department
(301) 600-3293
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD
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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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Allied Counseling Group
(301) 698-7077
164-A West Main Streer
New Market, MD
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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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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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