Prescription Drug Addiction among Teens De Soto MO

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.

COMTREA Inc
(636) 931-2700x247
3343 Armbruster Road
DeSoto, MO
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Gibson Recovery Center Inc
(573) 334-5513
10814 Highway 21
Hillsboro, MO
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(573) 436-1390
512 East High Street
Potosi, MO
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(573) 431-3341
528 East Main Street
Park Hills, MO
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Substance abuse
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Preferred Family Healthcare Inc
(660) 646-4226
96 Washington Street
Chillicothe, MO
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Substance abuse
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(636) 931-2700
227 Main Street
Festus, MO
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Substance abuse
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Community Services of MO
(636) 797-5249
310 Locust Street
Hillsboro, MO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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(573) 438-6706
10071 Crescent Road
Potosi, MO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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MO Alc Assessment Consultants Inc
(636) 583-6115
206 South Church Street
Union, MO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Pathways CBH Inc
(573) 729-6222
913 South Pershing Avenue
Salem, MO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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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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