A new survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that 20 percent of American high school students have used a prescription medication that was not prescribed for them. The survey asked about the use of such medications as OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, Adderall, Ritalin, and Xanax. Studies have shown that taking non-prescribed prescription drugs can lead to overdose, addiction, and death.
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: AMPHETAMINE/DEXTROAMPHETAMINE - ORAL Pronounced: (am-FET-a-meen/DEX-troe-am-FET-a-meen) Interactions Your healthcare professionals... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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