Prescription Stimulant Addiction
An estimated 1.2 million Americans aged 12 or older
abused prescription stimulants within the last month, according to the latest
national addiction survey. This is more than the number of people who abused
methamphetamine or crack, which represents a seriously overlooked problem.
Prescription stimulants are
basically forms of amphetamine, or speed. Unfortunately these drugs are given
to millions of kids in our country by prescription. These numbers aren't even
included in the abuse reports, despite many of them becoming completely
dependent on the substance and later being prescribed more drugs or seeking out
street drugs as a result. Regardless of the reason someone obtains these
harmful substances, they have a very high potential for abuse.
Contact
us today for stimulant addiction help. Call 1-877-372-5719 or fill out the form on this
page.
Types of Stimulants
Here are some of the most commonly
found prescription stimulants. When they are abused they are often crushed up
and snorted to increase the immediate effects instead of swallowing the pills.
As a bit of a disclaimer here, we are not trying to diagnose anyone or give
advice against a doctor, we are only pointing out that there are a lot of
people addicted to these drugs who need help and that there are other solutions
to so-called "ADHD" than giving these drugs. 
Adderall, Ritalin and Dexedrine are typically the most widely
abused prescription stimulants. They are easily available through friends'
prescriptions, online and just by fitting into a couple categories of behavior
at your local doctor's office. It's very disturbing how much is being handed
out.
Side effects of these drugs include
nervousness and anxiety, loss of appetite, sleeplessnes, dry mouth, stomach
pain, chest pain, pounding heart, shortness of breath, severe mood swings
including anger and hostility.
Regardless of how or why someone became
addicted to one of these drugs or any other form of stimulants, we can help
find permanent solutions for recovery through effective detox and rehab
centers.