Prescription Drug Addiction among Teens Rochester MI

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.

Oakland Family Services
(248) 853-0750
130 Hampton Circle
Rochester Hills, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Hindi

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Debra L Gainor MA LLP
(586) 254-7774x3
52188 Van Dyke Street
Shelby Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Counseling and Evaluation PLLC
(586) 781-8400
53950 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Polish

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Havenwyck Hospital
(248) 373-9200
1525 University Drive
Auburn Hills, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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El Centro La Familia
(248) 858-5320
35 West Huron Street
Pontiac, MI
Hotline
(248) 229-0848
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Spanish

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Eastwood Clinics
(248) 844-6234
3950 South Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Tina M Persha
(586) 254-7774
52188 Van Dyke Street
Shelby Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Macomb Family Services Inc
(586) 254-5660
45445 Mound Road
Shelby Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Parkview Company
(248) 370-0010
989 University Drive
Pontiac, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Turning Point Recovery Center
(248) 334-7760
54 Seneca Street
Pontiac, MI
Hotline
(800) 700-9063
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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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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