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What Parents Should Know About Prescription Drug Use

Contrary to popular belief, abuse of prescription drugs is no less serious than the use of illegal street drugs. In fact, teens abusing prescription drugs are more likely to become victims of violence, drug addiction and HIV/AIDS because they are less on guard and unaware of how deadly prescription medication can be.

Most importantly, drugs used for non-medical reasons alter brain activity, and in a very short period of time will lead to dependence and addiction. So the earlier you get involved, the better.

The Canyon is here to assist adolescents in their recovery from every level of drug dependency, abuse and addiction. We offer inpatient residential treatment, outpatient treatment, weekend family therapy, even aftercare counseling to make sure your child has all the tools at their disposal to stay strong and stay clean for life.

Parents Should Know: The Prevalence of Prescription Drug Use and Abuse Among Teens

The most recent, all-inclusive drug survey reveals 15 percent of all high-school seniors have used prescription drugs within the past year for non-medical reasons. Hydrocodone (Vicodin) is the number one pharmaceutical drug of choice, which 9.5 percent of seniors report having used to get high.

The most commonly abused prescription drugs can be categorized as follows:

  1. Opioids - morphine-like pain killers such as oxycodone (OxyContin), propoxyphene (Darvon), hydrocodone (Vicodin), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), and diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
  2. Stimulants - prescribed to treat ADHD, obesity, and narcolepsy include methylphenidate (Ritalin) and dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
  3. Central nervous system (CNS) depressants - alleviate anxiety and sleeplessness, usually prescribed as pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal), diazepam (Valium), and alprazolam (Xanax)

Parents Should Know: The Common Names for Prescription Drugs

Awareness of prescription drug lingo can help clue you in to what "beans," "candy," or "peanuts" your teen might be using. "Dollies" refer to methadone, a synthetic opioid similar to heroin. "Miss Emma" is another name for morphine, and "school boy" is a code for codeine.

Uppers or "pep pills" are general terms for stimulants, as are:

  • Black beauties
  • Black hollies
  • Bennies as in benzedrine
  • Hearts
  • Peaches
  • Des or Dexies, short for dexadrine.

Downers, ludes, barbs, and "drunk pills" are general terms for tranquilizers and depressants. Others include:

  • Blues or V's ( Valium)
  • Blue devils
  • Pinks
  • Rainbows
  • Reds or red devils
  • Yellow jackets
  • Goofballs

Additionally, any combination of uppers and downers is, with good reason, referred to as a "set up."

Parents Should Know: The Effects of Prescription Drug Abuse

Using opioids or CNS depressants more than once easily becomes addictive, whereas stimulants lead to compulsive use, dangerously elevated body temperature, and irregular heartbeat.

Erratic schoolwork, friendships, and loss of interest in extracurricular activities are almost certain signs of drug abuse. Paranoia, aggressive or apathetic responses, changes in grooming habits or weight can signal a full-blown addiction, which can eventually lead to overdose, respiratory depression, and death if no one intervenes to stop the destructive cycle.

Parents Should Know: When and How Drug Abuse Starts and Progresses

Research reveals some children are abusing drugs by the age of 12, starting with tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, inhalants, and prescription drugs then progressing into deeper involvement by the time they reach adolescence. Most of these children tend to have an abusive, violent, or otherwise unstable family life. Race, gender, and surroundings also have a significant impact on when and how children become involved with drugs.

Parents Should Know: Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment is Available at The Canyon

The Canyon staff recognizes the importance and need of family involvement (whenever possible) in an individual's recovery process. We provide education about the impact of addictive behavior on the family as well as the challenges that arise for the family when a client begins the recovery process.

We treat both the emotional and psychiatric disorders that may trigger addiction as well as the addiction itself with an innovative treatment program that integrates education, therapeutic support, gentle meditative exercise, group support, and a healthy lifestyle.

If you think this approach is something you and your teen could benefit from, or if you just have questions or concerns, call us anytime at for a confidential assessment.

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