Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: 8 Tips for Parents

Teen prescription drug abuse: 8 tips for parents

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During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog examines the epidemic of teen prescription drug abuse through the stories of teens and young adults in recovery, their parents and treatment experts. You'll get a first-hand look at a problem that's …
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Hazelden Introduces Antiaddiction Medications into Recovery for First Time

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Treating drug addiction is as much about addressing why people become hooked on substances like alcohol, painkillers or illegal drugs as it is about weaning them off of their habit— at least that's the core of the Hazelden recovery approach. From its …
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Five Potential Addictions We Sometimes Overlook

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… addictive behavior. The individuals most at risk for prescription medication addiction are adolescents, women, older adults, people with a family history of addiction, and those with an underlying psychological condition such as profound childhood …
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