Archive for the ‘Adolescent Substance Abuse’ Category

Question by clare r: Are there substance abuse treatment centers in Oakmont, Pennsylvania for prescription drug addicts?
A friend of mine is asking for my help because her mom is suffering from a case of prescription drug addiction. I never really thought that people can get addicted to prescription drugs. I really want to help them out.

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Answer by destinee d
When a person increases dosage of a drug even though it was not advised by a doctor, and that person keeps on taking that drug, there is a chance of him developing a tolerance for the drug and this can lead him to become addicted. I’m glad that you’re there for your friend and her mom. Tell your friend that she can take her mom to a doctor. The doctor will know what to do then. Or, she can use the links below to find substance abuse treatment centers that her mom can go to.

Question by numbr1TXfan: Effects of parental substance abuse?
What are some effects that parental substance abuse have on children?

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Answer by Amanda P
Children whose mothers abused substances while in the womb are at a much higher risk for developing ADHD, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, psychiatric problems, mental retardation, and drug abuse problems of their own. If the mother drinks alcohol, the infant could be born with fetal alcohol syndrome.

As for the effects of seeing the parents do drugs and not being exposed to drugs directly, I don’t really know. I’m sure the modeling effects of that could increase the likelihood of the childen experiementing with drugs themselves.

Addicted newborns increasing in Kentucky, new report says
Babies with the condition experience the physical effects of drug withdrawal, but not the psychological signs of addiction. … “Our hospitals are facing an increasing challenge, with inconsolable newborns who have been exposed to drug abuse in the womb.
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Question by Little Miss… U Decide!!: Substance abuse Information for college work if you could please…?
I am doing some work at college and we must find out about how different substances can affect you – long/short term etc if you take an overdose. One of the medications is Tizanidine – say if you took 60 tablets and you were just a teenager say 16-20 what could the effect on this young person be? Thank you in advance for answering.

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Answer by joeyc
I would suggest you do online research, regarding the adverse affects of overdosing and how it impacts adolescents and young adults. Also, research the drug by name (Tizanidine). By doing so, you can find documented facts, and how abusing the recommended dosage affects an individual physically and psychologically.

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Head of Mental Health Outpatient Services Stepping Down
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Youth mental health services a patchwork at Ontario hospitals
The study, published today in the Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, found that Ontario's psychiatric services for children and youth are comparable to services in other settings internationally. But the amount and kind …
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More victims accuse Bucks psychiatrist of fondling
Shlewiet is board-certified in adult, child and adolescent psychiatry and is also a licensed family therapist, according to his website. He has served in the past as medical director of two Doylestown child and adolescent psychiatric facilities that …
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Question by Kaylee: Information on lamictal abuse?
I’m doing a paper on prescribed medication and I chose Lamictal from a list my teacher has assigned. I can’t seem to find anything on the abuse of this drug, if any abuse has been done.
Any information would be helpful, thanks.

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Answer by Kelle
Prescription drugs are often abused.

Lamictal ( for bipolar disorder) can be abused. If one works why not take 3? If one isn’t working , why not take 5?

The side effects are exacerbated by the abuse.

http://health.lifestyle.yahoo.ca/drug_info_details.asp?brand_name_id=559&page_no=2&relation_id=21696#AdverseEffects

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New Substance Abuse Helpline Provides Addiction Treatment Information
LIGHTNING RELEASES 02-21/14 – Teenagers who struggle with substance abuse face unique challenges. When a young adult wants to stop using drugs and alcohol, it is often difficult for them to make a decision on where to receive help. There are a variety …
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