Prescription Drug Addiction among Teens Compton CA

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.

Get Off Drugs Treatment Center
(310) 635-9740
1416 South Tamarind Street
Compton, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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American Health and Education Clinic
(310) 537-2273
3209 North Alameda Street
Compton, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Shields for Families
(310) 898-2450
1500 East Kay Street
Compton, CA
Hotline
(323) 781-8202
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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New Resource Institute dba
(310) 635-8822
1315 North Bullis Road
Compton, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Mini Twelve Step House Inc
(310) 608-1505
1228 East Compton Boulevard
Compton, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Outreach Health Services Inc
(310) 603-5353
431 West Compton Boulevard
Compton, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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King Drew Alcohol and Drug Program
(310) 631-5992
2711 North Wilmington Boulevard
Compton, CA
Hotline
(310) 631-5992
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Transition House
(310) 764-4400
404 North Rose Street
Compton, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Terecor Foundation''s
(310) 639-0107
544 West Rosecrans Avenue
Compton, CA
Hotline
(866) 832-9942
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Spanish

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Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
(310) 537-5883
11315 South Atlantic Avenue
Lynwood, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Spanish

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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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