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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Drug abuse also called substance abuse is a negative pattern of using some substance that leads to numerous health hazards. Teens are most attracted to substance abuse as a new trend. They either fall into this habit as they are easily attracted or due to the pressure given by their peers. In U.S., it is estimated about 3000 teens light up their first cigar each day. Alarming rate! (more…)