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Prescription Pain Killer Addiction: The Problem According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2009 there were 7 million abusers of prescription drugs. The majority of this abuse was from prescriptions. Teens typically obtain these prescriptions from family or friends. The number of fatal prescription drug poisonings has more than tripled since 1999. In… Read More »
A popular trend among teenagers who are experimenting with mood-altering substances is to use benzodiazepines. These depressants are a category of drugs that slow normal brain function. They produce a drowsy or calming effect that is beneficial to those suffering from anxiety or sleep disorders. Benzodiazepines are commonly known by their brand names, such as… Read More »
Emotional, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric conditions are common in individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs), most notably epilepsy, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and bipolar and other mood disorders. Despite the prevalence of such problems, there is a scarcity in the literature of reliable information on medical treatments for those with IDs. A Practitioner’s Guide to Prescribing Antiepileptics and… Read More »