Drug drop-off set for Sept. 26
… young people who may be inclined to raid their parents' and grandparents' medicine cabinets in search of opioids (such as Vicodin, OxyContin and Percocet), benzodiazepines (including Valium, Xanax and Ativan), and amphetamine-like drugs (Adderall, …
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Experts offer advice on avoiding prescription drug addiction
Medications for anxiety and panic disorders — central nervous system depressants such as Valium, Xanax and Ativan. When taken as prescribed, McAlister said such medications can be used safely to treat a variety of conditions. When abused, however …
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Her brain tormented her, and doctors could not understand why
She was on a laundry list of medication: Klonopin for seizures, Ambien and Ativan to help her sleep, Xanax for anxiety. She also went through a lineup of antidepressants: nortiptyline, lithium, Zoloft, trazodone, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Prozac, Serzone …
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