Approximately 2.5 million Americans are prescribed prescription stimulants such as Adderall or Ritalin to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a brain disorder that makes it difficult to concentrate and increases impulsive behavior. Prescription stimulants help to reduce these symptoms. However, many people use these drugs for non-medical purposes and without a prescription, especially college students who buy them from a friend with a prescription.
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Binge Drinking in Teens and Young Adults
Underage drinking not only affects the teenagers themselves, but it can affect the community as well.
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“Bath salts,” a new designer drug gaining popularity, are central nervous system stimulants that can lead to serious, sometimes permanent or fatal reactions in users.
Read More »Teen Jobs and Drug Use
Youths who worked either part-time or full-time were more likely to smoke, drink or use illegal drugs than those who did not have jobs.
Read More »Reducing Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use
Drug-abuse prevention programs can help high-risk youth, according to this five-year study by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). The report found that prevention programs for high-risk youth have been effective in reducing rates of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use.
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