Many Parents Unaware of Teens' Abuse of ADHD Drugs

Many Parents Unaware of Teens' Abuse of ADHD Drugs

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FRIDAY, May 31 (HealthDay News) — One in 10 teens admits to using a prescription stimulant or amphetamine to boost their performance in school, but most parents aren't aware of the scope of the problem, a new study finds. In an effort to stay alert … Read more on Philly.com

 


Drug Abuse Information – Addiction can affect all people, rich or poor, young or old, famous or not. Addiction is always a sensitive topic and helping a family member or a friend dea…

 

Center focused on teens, drugs opens

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Teen's ages 14 through 18 will get here through referrals. “This is important because we so desperately have an addiction problem with our youths,” Hotrum said. “We know that by time they get to adult hood sometimes it's too late. When we see them on … Read more on KRQE

 

ANN ARBOR: UM poll: Parents unaware of 'study drug' use by teens

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ANN ARBOR – As high schoolers prepare for final exams, teens nationwide may be tempted to use a “study drug” – a prescription stimulant or amphetamine – to gain an academic edge. But a new University of Michigan poll shows only one in 100 parents of … Read more on Heritage Newspapers