Prescription Drug Addiction among Teens West Hills 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.

Aegis Medical Systems Inc
(818) 206-0360
7245 Remmet Avenue
Canoga Park, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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7247 North Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women''s Odyssey Organization Inc
(818) 998-8972
20830 Parthenia Street
Canoga Park, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Northridge Hospital Medical Center
(818) 885-8500x3621
18300 Roscoe Boulevard
Northridge, CA
Hotline
(818) 885-5484
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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(818) 654-2577
19100 Ventura Boulevard
Tarzana, CA
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Substance abuse
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(818) 716-0188
21054 Sherman Way
Canoga Park, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
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Language Services
Spanish

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(818) 713-8700
22110 Roscoe Boulevard
Canoga Park, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women
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(818) 917-8500
20540 Hiawatha Street
Chatsworth, CA
Hotline
(818) 917-8500
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
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(213) 280-1012
8042 Yolanda Street
Reseda, CA
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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(818) 705-5561
7232 Canby Avenue
Reseda, CA
Hotline
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Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Arabic, 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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