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According to Mass.gov, "As a parent, the best thing you can do is talk to your kids about opioids, discuss alternatives to opioids with ...

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0 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Misuse jplist-topic-Overdose jplist-topic-Prescription jplist-topic-Risk jplist-topic-Symptoms 0 298974 298974 According to Mass.gov, "As a parent, the best thing you can do is talk to your kids about opioids, discuss alternatives to opioids with prescribers, and take precautions to ensure that kids or other family members at risk do not have access to opioids." This article gives the warning signs of prescription drug misuse.

Risk Factors & Warning Signs of Prescription Misuse

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According to Mass.gov, "As a parent, the best thing you can do is talk to your kids about opioids, discuss alternatives to opioids with prescribers, ...

Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription Drug Abuse

Article from Get Smart About Drugs

"Prescription drug abuse is when someone takes a medication prescribed for someone else, takes their own prescription in a way not intended ...

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1 Article-Article jplist-topic-Abuse jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Pills jplist-topic-Prescription-Drugs 0 319379 319379 "Prescription drug abuse is when someone takes a medication prescribed for someone else, takes their own prescription in a way not intended by a doctor or dentist, or takes a medication to get high, according to DrugAbuse.gov." This article discusses how and why teenagers abuse prescription drugs. 

Prescription Drug Abuse

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"Prescription drug abuse is when someone takes a medication prescribed for someone else, takes their own prescription in a way not intended by a ...

Prescription Drug Addiction: Top Facts for You &... Prescription Drug Addiction: Top Facts for You &...

Medically Reviewed Article from Drugs.com by L Anderson, PharmD

According to L. Anderson, "Addiction does not always start with abuse of illicit drugs like heroin. In fact, prescription narcotic ...

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2 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Opioids jplist-topic-Pills jplist-topic-Prescription-Drugs 0 319392 319392 According to L. Anderson, "Addiction does not always start with abuse of illicit drugs like heroin. In fact, prescription narcotic analgesics -- pain medications that have been legally prescribed to a patient from a healthcare provider -- sits at the heart of the U.S. epidemic of fatal overdoses." This article discusses which prescription drugs put you at risk of becoming addicted, and how to recognize signs of addiction and overdose. 

Prescription Drug Addiction: Top Facts for You & Your Family

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According to L. Anderson, "Addiction does not always start with abuse of illicit drugs like heroin. In fact, prescription narcotic analgesics -- pain ...

The Most Addictive Prescription Drugs on the... The Most Addictive Prescription Drugs on the...

Medically Reviewed Article from Healthline by Brian Krans

According to Brian Krans, "Drug addiction is a component of drug use disorder. It's a disease that can affect your brain and behavior, ...

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3 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Benzos jplist-topic-Opioids jplist-topic-Pills jplist-topic-Prescription-Drugs 0 319406 319406 According to Brian Krans, "Drug addiction is a component of drug use disorder. It's a disease that can affect your brain and behavior, making it difficult to control your use of drugs. Some people become addicted to illicit recreational drugs, such as cocaine or heroin. However, it's also possible to become addicted to medications that your doctor has prescribed. If you become addicted to a prescription drug, you may compulsively use it, even when it causes you harm." This article provides useful facts on commonly misused prescription drugs. 

The Most Addictive Prescription Drugs on the Market

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According to Brian Krans, "Drug addiction is a component of drug use disorder. It's a disease that can affect your brain and behavior, making it ...

Your Brain on Adderall Your Brain on Adderall

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Your Brain on Adderall

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Prescription Drug Abuse Infographic Prescription Drug Abuse Infographic

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Prescription Stimulants Prescription Stimulants

Resource Guide from NIDA

From NIDA: "Prescription stimulants are medicines generally used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ...

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6 Resource-Guide-Resource-Guide jplist-topic-Abuse jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Pills jplist-topic-Prescription-Drugs jplist-topic-Stimulants 0 319409 319409 From NIDA: "Prescription stimulants are medicines generally used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy-uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep. They increase alertness, attention, and energy." This resource guide lists common prescription stimulants and explains how they are commonly misused. 

Prescription Stimulants

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From NIDA: "Prescription stimulants are medicines generally used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ...

Prescription Stimulants Likely Abused By 400,000... Prescription Stimulants Likely Abused By 400,000...

Article from The Fix by Beth Leipholtz

From the article: "A new study in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that about 5 million Americans are illegally taking prescription ...

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7 Article-Article jplist-topic-Abuse jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Misuse jplist-topic-prescription-pills jplist-topic-Stimulants 0 319415 319415 From the article: "A new study in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that about 5 million Americans are illegally taking prescription stimulants in hopes of increasing concentration and mental stamina." This article examines a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry that surveyed Americans who misuse prescription stimulants. 

Prescription Stimulants Likely Abused By 400,000 US Adults, Study Says

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From the article: "A new study in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that about 5 million Americans are illegally taking prescription ...

My Addiction to Benzos Was Harder to Overcome... My Addiction to Benzos Was Harder to Overcome...

Medically Reviewed Article from Healthline by Tessa Torgeson

From the article: "The combination of opiates and benzodiazepines has contributed to more than 30 percent of recent overdoses. In 2016, the ...

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8 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Benzos jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Heroin jplist-topic-prescription-pills 0 319486 319486 From the article: "The combination of opiates and benzodiazepines has contributed to more than 30 percent of recent overdoses. In 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) even issued a black-boxTrusted Source warning about the dangers of combining the two drugs. Rather than shed light on these dangers, media coverage often blamed overdoses on heroin laced with fentanyl. It seemed like there was only room for one epidemic in the media." This article gives a personal account of the dangers of combining opioids and benzodiazepines. 

My Addiction to Benzos Was Harder to Overcome Than Heroin

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From the article: "The combination of opiates and benzodiazepines has contributed to more than 30 percent of recent overdoses. In 2016, the Food and ...

The Other Prescription Drug Problem: 'Benzos'... The Other Prescription Drug Problem: 'Benzos'...

Article from Healthline by Temma Ehrenfeld

In her article Temma Ehrenfeld says, "We've heard plenty about the opioid epidemic. But there's another less recognized prescription drug ...

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9 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Benzos jplist-topic-prescription-pills jplist-topic-Valium jplist-topic-Xanax 0 319489 319489 In her article Temma Ehrenfeld says, "We've heard plenty about the opioid epidemic. But there's another less recognized prescription drug problem: benzodiazepines like Ativan, Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin. While doctors are prescribing fewer painkillers, prescriptions for these anti-anxiety drugs are still going up." This article discusses the dangers of benzos and how they are often being overprescribed leading to abuse. 

The Other Prescription Drug Problem: 'Benzos' Like Valium and Xanax

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In her article Temma Ehrenfeld says, "We've heard plenty about the opioid epidemic. But there's another less recognized prescription drug problem: ...

The Burgeoning Benzo Crisis The Burgeoning Benzo Crisis

Article from Marie Claire by Gina Ryder

According to Gina Ryder, "Xanax is the most well-known brand in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines; other popular brands include ...

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10 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Benzodiazepines jplist-topic-Benzos jplist-topic-Crisis jplist-topic-Misuse jplist-topic-prescription-pills 0 319492 319492 According to Gina Ryder, "Xanax is the most well-known brand in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines; other popular brands include Klonopin and Ativan. "Benzos," as the drugs are culturally known, are sedatives for the age of anxiety-popular preflight fear quellers and an instant blunter for life's sharp edges: breakups, deadlines, funerals. They're readily prescribed and passed around friend groups like brunch recommendations, and they've gotten shout-outs in everything from rap songs to New York Times columns." This article discusses benzodiazepine addiction and the long term effects these drugs have on the human body. 

The Burgeoning Benzo Crisis

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According to Gina Ryder, "Xanax is the most well-known brand in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines; other popular brands include Klonopin ...

As dangerous as opioids - Benzo overprescription... As dangerous as opioids - Benzo overprescription...

Article from Lown Institute

According to the Lown Institute, "Like opioids, long-term benzo use can create dependence. But the excruciating side effects and ...

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11 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Benzodiazepines jplist-topic-Benzos jplist-topic-Crisis jplist-topic-Misuse jplist-topic-Opioids jplist-topic-prescription-pills 0 319495 319495 According to the Lown Institute, "Like opioids, long-term benzo use can create dependence. But the excruciating side effects and dehabilitating withdrawal symptoms from benzos are even worse than opioids, experts say. And advocates stress that most people dealing with withdrawal symptoms were not abusing benzos but were taking them as prescribed by a doctor." This article discusses benzo addiction and the problems caused by overprescription.

As dangerous as opioids - Benzo overprescription becoming a crisis

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According to the Lown Institute, "Like opioids, long-term benzo use can create dependence. But the excruciating side effects and dehabilitating ...

This is what happens to your brain when you take... This is what happens to your brain when you take...

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Dr. Samoon Ahmad is a practicing psychopharmacologist and psychiatrist. He explains what happens to someone's brain when they take Xanax. ...

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12 Video-Video jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Benzos jplist-topic-prescription-pills jplist-topic-Science jplist-topic-Xanax 0 319504 319504 Dr. Samoon Ahmad is a practicing psychopharmacologist and psychiatrist. He explains what happens to someone's brain when they take Xanax. He also discusses some of the long-term side effects of using Xanax. Description from Business Insider

This is what happens to your brain when you take Xanax

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Dr. Samoon Ahmad is a practicing psychopharmacologist and psychiatrist. He explains what happens to someone's brain when they take Xanax. He also ...

This is what happens to your brain when you take... This is what happens to your brain when you take...

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Dr. Samoon Ahmad is a practicing psychopharmacologist and psychiatrist. He explains what happens to someone's brain when they take Xanax. ...

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13 Video-Video jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Benzos jplist-topic-prescription-pills jplist-topic-Science jplist-topic-Xanax 0 319505 319505 Dr. Samoon Ahmad is a practicing psychopharmacologist and psychiatrist. He explains what happens to someone's brain when they take Xanax. He also discusses some of the long-term side effects of using Xanax. Description from Business Insider

This is what happens to your brain when you take Xanax

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Dr. Samoon Ahmad is a practicing psychopharmacologist and psychiatrist. He explains what happens to someone's brain when they take Xanax. He also ...

Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription Drug Abuse

Article from Psycom by Kathleen Smith, PhD, LPC

According to Kathleen Smith, PhD., "When you use a prescription medication in a way other than that directed by a prescribing physician, ...

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14 Article-Article jplist-topic-Benzos jplist-topic-Drug-Abuse jplist-topic-Misuse jplist-topic-Opioids jplist-topic-prescription-pills 0 319509 319509 According to Kathleen Smith, PhD., "When you use a prescription medication in a way other than that directed by a prescribing physician, then you are abusing that medication. This misuse can easily become an addiction with negative effects. People abuse prescription drugs for many reasons. Some of these include social pressure, experimenting with effects, to relieve stress, to feel high, or to increase alertness or concentration for work school." This article discusses the dangers of abusing prescription drugs and how to prevent misuse. 

Prescription Drug Abuse

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According to Kathleen Smith, PhD., "When you use a prescription medication in a way other than that directed by a prescribing physician, then you are ...

Can I Get Addicted to Xanax? Can I Get Addicted to Xanax?

Article from Verywell Mind by Elizabeth Hartney, PhD.

From the Article: "Some people develop a more severe addiction to benzodiazepines, especially if they take a higher dose than was ...

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15 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiciton jplist-topic-Benzos jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-prescription-pills jplist-topic-Xanax 0 319540 319540 From the Article: "Some people develop a more severe addiction to benzodiazepines, especially if they take a higher dose than was originally prescribed. If you ask your physician for a higher dose, he or she may feel it is supportive to prescribe it, even though the risk that you will become addicted increases. Under the circumstances, your physician may believe the most important thing right now is to help you get through the difficult time." This article explains the risk of getting becoming to benzodiazepines. 

Can I Get Addicted to Xanax?

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From the Article: "Some people develop a more severe addiction to benzodiazepines, especially if they take a higher dose than was originally ...

Experts Warn of Emerging 'Stimulant Epidemic' Experts Warn of Emerging 'Stimulant Epidemic'

Article from WebMD by Brenda Goodman, MA

According to Brenda Goodman, "For every kilogram of heroin -- a commonly abused opioid -- seized over the last 5 years, Edie says, drug ...

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16 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Drug-Abuse jplist-topic-Prescription jplist-topic-Stimulant 0 375981 375981 According to Brenda Goodman, "For every kilogram of heroin -- a commonly abused opioid -- seized over the last 5 years, Edie says, drug enforcement agents seized 15 kilograms of stimulants."This article talks about the growing problem of stimulant abuse.

Experts Warn of Emerging 'Stimulant Epidemic'

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According to Brenda Goodman, "For every kilogram of heroin -- a commonly abused opioid -- seized over the last 5 years, Edie says, drug enforcement ...

Prescription Stimulants Prescription Stimulants

Article from Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

According to Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, "Many teens and young adults are under the mistaken impression that because prescription ...

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17 Article-Article jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Stimulants 0 376014 376014 According to Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, "Many teens and young adults are under the mistaken impression that because prescription stimulants came from a doctor that they're safe or safer than 'street drugs.'"This article explains what prescription stimulants are and why they can be so dangerous. 

Prescription Stimulants

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According to Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, "Many teens and young adults are under the mistaken impression that because prescription stimulants came ...

How Ritalin Can Be Addictive How Ritalin Can Be Addictive

Article from VeryWell Mind by Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD

According to Elizabeth Hartney, "When taken in larger doses than prescribed, Ritalin produces euphoria, increasing the potential for ...

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18 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addictive jplist-topic-Prescription jplist-topic-Ritalin jplist-topic-Stimulants 0 376060 376060 According to Elizabeth Hartney, "When taken in larger doses than prescribed, Ritalin produces euphoria, increasing the potential for addiction in some individuals."This article is about the prescription stimulant Ritalin and how important it is to take medication as directed. 

How Ritalin Can Be Addictive

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According to Elizabeth Hartney, "When taken in larger doses than prescribed, Ritalin produces euphoria, increasing the potential for addiction in ...

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