Prescription Drug Abuse / PSA Video
Prescription Drug Abuse / PSA Video – Prescription Drug Abuse / PSA Video. From the public domain. Most people take medicines only for the reasons their doctors prescribe them. But an estimated 20 percent of people in the United States have used prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons. This is prescription drug abuse. It is a serious and growing problem. Abusing some prescription drugs can lead to addiction. You can develop an addiction to: Narcotic painkillers Sedatives and tranquilizers Stimulants Experts don’t know exactly why this type of drug abuse is increasing. The availability of drugs is probably one reason. Doctors are prescribing more drugs for more health problems than ever before. Online pharmacies make it easy to get prescription drugs without a prescription, even for youngsters. Some people experiment with prescription drugs because they think they will help them have more fun, lose weight, fit in, and even study more effectively. Prescription drugs can be easier to get than street drugs: Family members or friends could have a prescription. But prescription drugs are also sometimes sold on the street like other illegal drugs. A 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that among all youths aged 12 to 17, 6% had tried prescription drugs for recreational use in the last month. Why? Some people think that prescription drugs are safer and less addictive than street drugs. After all, these are drugs that moms, dads, and even kid brothers and sisters use. To Angie, taking her brother’s …
Sheriff briefs legislators regarding school security
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ANNAPOLIS — Local legislators heard about everything from school security to student drug abuse in a Friday morning briefing from Frederick County's sheriff. Sheriff Chuck Jenkins appeared before the county's legislative delegation to deliver some …
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Police Charge Man With Assaulting Officer
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… Arrested In Drug Raid. The Culpeper Street Crimes Unit has arrested a 32-year-old woman in a drug raid, and her kids are now staying with other family members. … With Soliciting Minor Online. County Police are accusing a man of soliciting a minor …
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Teen Drug and Alcohol Addiction Support Resources
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This website offers online support groups for more than just addiction. Anything from acne to sexual abuse is available here. This variety of choices can be helpful if your teen has other issues besides addiction, which is not uncommon. The site also …
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