Prescription drugs are those that are prescribed by a licensed professional, such as a physician, veterinarian, or dentist.
Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem among teens, where they may steal the drugs from parents.
Some of the more common prescription drugs of abuse are:
- OxyContin,
- Percoset,
- Vicodin,
- Valium,
- Xanax,
and certain stimulants such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexadrine.
Prescription drug abuse is of particular concern for professionals that become addicted and fail to manage the professional and/or personal life owing to the addiction. In addition, persons may steal prescription drugs for recreation use, but may eventually become addicted, often requiring drug detox.
The following represent some of the common prescription drug addiction areas and our programs.