Teenage painkiller drug abuse is one of the major health concerns in US as many of the teenagers are getting addicted to these harmful drugs. According to a NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) report, about 5.3 million were current abusers of painkillers in 2009. About 1 in 10 high school children were abusing painkiller, Vicodin and about 1 in 20 reported using OxyContin for non-medical purposes.

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Methylphenidate (MPH) is a central nervous system stimulant, which affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Hence, this is used in the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperacitivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, lethargy, obesity, and other psychiatric disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Painkiller drugs are generally prescribed by doctors to treat illnesses such as migraines, arthritis, back injuries, to aid in recovery from surgery etc. As with any type of drugs, painkillers carry various risks and can be dangerous if abused or misused. But many people perceive that painkiller drug abuse is ‘safer’ than other illicit drugs.

Unfortunately, many people are getting addicted to these harmful drugs. According to National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), around 2.2 million people used pain relievers for the first time for non-medical purposes in 2008. Also non-medical use of pain reliever initiatives were three times more than Cocaine initiatives (0.7 million). This shows that millions of people ignorant of risks associated with painkiller drugs are getting addicted. Various risks associated with painkiller drugs are:

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Personality is formed by our action and reactions. The actions depend upon our habits in our involuntary mind. Drug addiction significantly modifies the personality and behavior of the abuser. Generally personality disorder/defects are characterized by the rigid behavior and worse reactions related to the society that messes up the individual’s skill. Personality defects due to drug addiction can be clustered into three groups. (more…)

Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by a virus named human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that lives and multiples in white blood cells that are part of the immune system. This virus ultimately leads to depletion of cells and tissues in the body. As the immune system weakens, the HIV-infected person becomes vulnerable to various illnesses and infections. Behavioral disorders that include drug abuse where a sharing of needles occurs and risky sexual contacts are the central to the spread of AIDS since the epidemic began more than 30 years ago. (more…)