Prescription Drug Addiction among Teens Patterson 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.

Stanislaus Cnty Behav Hlth/Recov Serv
(209) 892-6688
118 North 2nd Street
Patterson, CA
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Ceres, CA
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823 East Orangeburg Avenue
Modesto, CA
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Modesto, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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(209) 579-1103
1028 Reno Street
Modesto, CA
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, Criminal justice clients
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(209) 892-3487
821 E Street
Patterson, CA
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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Nirvana Drug and Alcohol Institute
(209) 578-3132
1116 1/2 Alice Street
Modesto, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Women
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(209) 577-3595
800 Scenic Drive
Modesto, CA
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Adolescents
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Spanish

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416 Corson Avenue
Modesto, CA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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(209) 527-4597
103 and 111 Modesto Avenue
Modesto, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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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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