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Prescription Drug Abuse
Often called "legal highs", prescription drugs are frequently abused by college and high school students. Some... Show
Often called "legal highs", prescription drugs are frequently abused by college and high school students. Some prefer ED drugs, like Cialis or Viagra, in the bedroom, while others experiment with sedatives, like Xanax. Still other young adults turn to amphetamines for a happy high. Learn the hows, whys, ins and outs of RX abuse in this series Hide
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Hydrocodone Abuse
21,311 viewsHydrocodone, or Vicodin, is a commonly abused and incredibly addicting pain relief medication. Here, we'll examine how this prescription drug works, the consequences of abuse, ...
Expert: Adam J. Flisser, M.D.
Oxycodone Abuse
12,409 viewsWhether you know it by its RX name (oxycodone), or its street one (oxycotton), this drug is abused even more than codeine! Here, we'll look at the varieties of the narcotic, fr...
Expert: Morgan Rabach, M.D.
Painkillers: Dependency vs Addiction
14,848 viewsIt's certainly possible to become addicted to prescription drugs like vicodin, morphine, Demerol, oxycontin and codeine (to name a few!), but tolerance is different than addict...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
Sedative Abuse
19,196 viewsWound up? Then you may seek a sedative to calm down. Whether prescribed by a doctor or purchased on the street, sedatives and barbituates can make you feel intoxicated and slee...
Expert: Adam J. Flisser, M.D.
Sexual Stimulant Abuse
32,457 viewsSex is a (delicious) piece of cake for most young adults so why are they taking Viagra and Cialis? Here, we'll look at how these pills are used illegally and also what it means...
Expert: Robert Gorski, M.D.
Stimulant Abuse
6,836 viewsWhen appropriately prescribed by a doctor, stimulants are sure to get you wound up and wired. But abusing a stimulant is never a good idea! Learn about uppers, from amphetamine...
Expert: Morgan Rabach, M.D.
The Most Commonly Abused Drugs in America
145 viewsOne of the most common forms of addiction is to illegal drugs. From alcohol and cigarettes to prescription painkillers like oxycontin and vicodin, many an addictive drugs exis...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
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