Pharmaceutical drugs can be easily obtained from a variety of sources, often the homes of family or friends, and their impact on users can vary significantly. To learn more about the effects of specific pharmaceuticals, view the attached videos to hear young adults sharing experiences as teen drug users.
Click the images below to hear stories of drug abuse.


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Pharmaceutical Drugs
Vicodin
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Accounts of teen vicodin use

Street Names: Hydrocode, Hydros, Narcos, Pain Killers, Fixers, Goodies,

Description: Prescription drug are taken orally and should only be used as prescribed. The addictive potential is the same as illegal drugs.

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Oxycontin
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Accounts of teen oxycontin use

Street Names: Oxies, OXY, OC, Killers, Hillbilly Heroin

Description: Prescription drug are taken orally and should only be used as prescribed. The addictive potential is the same as illegal drugs.

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Xanax
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Accounts of teen xanax use

Street Names: Zannies, Downers, Tranks, Benzos

Description: Prescription drug are taken orally and should only be used as prescribed. Xanax Abuse and the addictive potential can be the same as illegal drugs.

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Adderall
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Accounts of teen adderall use

Street Names: Peaches, Addies, A

Description: Prescription drug are taken orally and should only be used as prescribed. The addictive potential is the same as illegal drugs.

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Ritalin
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Accounts of teen ritalin use

Street Names: Peaches, Addies, A

Description: Prescription drug are taken orally and should only be used as prescribed. The addictive potential is the same as illegal drugs.

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