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General Prescription Drug Abuse Information

Buprenorphine: Potential for Abuse--Intelligence Bulletin Fact Sheet
This bulletin addresses the use of buprenorphine, a drug recently approved for use in opiate addiction therapy. It examines the drug's effects, advantages of traditional treatment options, and vulnerability to diversion and abuse.

The Buzz that takes your breath away - Permanently brochure
Brochure explores dangers of prescription drug misuse. Prescription pain relievers, when used correctly and under a doctor's supervision, are safe and effective. But abuse them, or mix them with illegal drugs or alcohol, and you could wind up in the morgue. Even using prescription pain relievers with other prescription drugs (such as antidepressants) or over-the-counter medications (like cough syrups and antihistamines), can lead to life-threatening respiratory failure.

DXM Things You Should Know Reproducible Fact Sheet
This fact sheet gives quick concise information about the over the counter drug DXM including long and short term effects.

DXM (Dextromethorphan)--Intelligence Bulletin Reproducible Fact Sheet
The abuse of DXM, a common ingredient contained in over-the-counter cough and cold medicines - is an increasing concern for law enforcement officers in the US. This intelligence bulletin provides an assessment of DXM availability and abuse in the United States.

Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines: Tri fold brochure
This brochure covers the dangers of mixing alcohol & prescription drugs

Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines: Spanish Version Tri fold brochure
This brochure covers the dangers of mixing alcohol & prescription drugs

Methadone Abuse Increasing--Information Bulletin Fact Sheet
This Information Bulletin addresses an apparent rise in methadone abuse and examines the methods by which abusers acquire this drug.

Methadone Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure
This trifold brochure answers the common questions about methadone. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.

Methadone Fast Facts Spanish Version Reproducible Brochure
This trifold brochure answers the common questions about methadone. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.

OxyContin Diversion, Availability, and Abuse--Intelligence Bulletin Fact Sheet
This report provides an assessment of OxyContin diversion and abuse in the United States.

OxyContin Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure
This trifold brochure answers the common questions about oxycontin. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.

OxyContin Fast Facts Spanish Version Reproducible Brochure
This trifold brochure answers the common questions about oxycontin. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.

OxyContin: Prescription Drug Abuse: CSAT Advisory fold out fact sheet
This publication addresses the prescription pain medication Oxycontin. It contains frequently asked questions and specific treatment protocols.

Working to Prevent the Diversion and Abuse of Oxycontin trifold brochure
In response to the increasing availability and abuse of Oxycontin, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) initiated a comprehensive to prevent the diversion of Oxycontin and reverse the trend. This brochure gives some quick facts and things to look for concerning the abuse of this drug.

Pharmaceuticals Drug Threat Assessment book
This report provides an assessment of prescription drug availability, diversion, and abuse. Also discussed are the threats posed by doctor shopping, prescription fraud, unscrupulous physicians, theft, and internet pharmacies.

Prescription Drugs Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure
This trifold brochure answers the common questions about prescription drugs. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.

Prescription Drugs Fast Facts Spanish Version Reproducible Brochure
This trifold brochure answers the common questions about prescription drugs. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.

Prescription Drugs: NIDA Community Drug Alert Bulletin Fold Out/Fact Sheet
This bulletin discusses the increasing trend of prescription drug abuse by defining the abuse, explaining the concerns, listing the most commonly abused medications, talking about over-the-counter medicines, and outlining treatments

Prescription Drugs Abuse and Addiction: NIDA Research Report Series Fold Out/Fact Sheet
Describes the dangers of prescription drug abuse and reviews recent research in this area. Offers approaches for patients and providers to help them avoid the misuse of prescription drugs. Reviews most commonly abused prescription drugs.

Prescription Drugs Abuse and Addiction: NIDA Research Report Series Spanish Version Fold Out/Fact Sheet
Describes the dangers of prescription drug abuse and reviews recent research in this area. Offers approaches for patients and providers to help them avoid the misuse of prescription drugs. Reviews most commonly abused prescription drugs.

NIDAInfoFacts Prescription and over the counter Medications: Fact Sheet
Describes the health effects of abusing prescription drugs. The latest research findings on treatment and prevention research, epidemiology, and behavioral pharmacology in NIDA Infofax. All are concise (2-4 pages) fact sheets that will keep prevention and treatment practitioners, clinicians, researchers, administrators, and policy makers up-to-date on advances in the field.

Prescription Medications: Misuse, Abuse, Dependence, and Addiction CSAT Advisory Fact Sheet
How serious are prescription medication use problems? This issue addresses this question and others such as how people become dependent and how abuse or dependence can be treated effectively.

Ritalin Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure
This trifold brochure answers the common questions about ritalin. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.

Ritalin Fast Facts Spanish Version Reproducible Brochure
This trifold brochure answers the common questions about ritalin. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.

NIDA InfoFacts Stimulant ADHD Medications Methylphenidate & Amphetamines: Fact Sheet
Describes the health effects of abusing Ritalin. The latest research findings on treatment and prevention research, epidemiology, and behavioral pharmacology in NIDA Infofax. All are concise (2-4 pages) fact sheets that will keep prevention and treatment practitioners, clinicians, researchers, administrators, and policy makers up-to-date on advances in the field.

Selected Prescription Drugs With Potential for Abuse Chart
In 2003, approximately 15 million Americans reported using a prescription drug for non-medical reasons at least once during the year. Medications can be effective when they are used properly, but some can be addictive and dangerous when misused. This chart provides a brief look at some prescribed medications that—when taken in ways other than prescribed—have the potential for abuse and even addiction.

Soma Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure
This trifold brochure answers the common questions about the prescription drug soma. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.

Prescription Drug Abuse Info for Parents/Caregivers

Getting High on Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs Is Dangerous: A Guide to Keeping Your Teenager Safe in a Changing World booklet
This brochure provides vital information to parents on how to keep their teenagers safe in a changing world. Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications are fast becoming the new “party” drugs for many teenagers.

Getting High on Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs Is Dangerous: A Guide to Keeping Your Teenager Safe in a Changing World Spanish Version booklet
This brochure provides vital information to parents on how to keep their teenagers safe in a changing world. Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications are fast becoming the new “party” drugs for many teenagers.

Prescription Drug Abuse and Youth--Information Brief Fact Sheet
This information brief discusses the abuse of prescription drugs by young people, commonly abused prescription drugs, and diversion of said drugs.

Prescription Drug Abuse and Youth--Information Brief Spanish Version Fact Sheet
This information brief discusses the abuse of prescription drugs by young people, commonly abused prescription drugs, and diversion of said drugs.

Prescription Drug Abuse Information for Teens & Youth

How Sick People Get Their Medicines: A Primer for Children of All Ages Trifold Brochure
This colorful brochure outlines the proper way to get medicine if you are sick and reminds you not to use someone else's medicine.

Mind Over Matter: The Brain's Response to Opiates fold out/poster
Designed for 5th - 9th grades, this fold out explains how opiates affect the brain stem, the spinal cord, and the limbic system. Discusses dependency and the results of long-term exposure to opiates. (Poster - Nerve Cells and Their Fibers in the Brain)

Prescription Drug Abuse Information for Older Adults

Age Page - Medicines: Use Them Safely
Many older people owe their health in part to new and improved medicines and vaccines. But using medicines may be riskier for older adults, especially when several medicines are used at one time.

Age Page - Medicines: Use Them Safely Spanish
Many older people owe their health in part to new and improved medicines and vaccines. But using medicines may be riskier for older adults, especially when several medicines are used at one time.

As You Age...A Guide to Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol brochure
This brochure highlights information about how both medications and alcohol affect the bodies of older adults. Steps to take in order to avoid harmful reactions, signals indicating an alcohol or medication-related problem, and a chart to list prescription and over-the-counter medications are included.

Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol brochure
Produced by CSAT, this brochure contains information for older adults on alcohol use and medication-related problems and steps older adults can take to avoid problems resulting from mixing medications.

Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol Spanish Version brochure
Produced by CSAT, this brochure contains information for older adults on alcohol use and medication-related problems and steps older adults can take to avoid problems resulting from mixing medications.

Prescription Drug Abuse Information for Clinicians

TIP 43: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs book
Opioid addiction is a problem with high costs to individuals, families, and society. This TIP provides a detailed description of medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, including optional approaches such as comprehensive maintenance treatment, detoxification, and medically supervised withdrawal.

General Prescription Drug Abuse Information
	Buprenorphine: Potential for Abuse--Intelligence Bulletin Fact Sheet This bulletin addresses the use of buprenorphine, a drug recently approved for use in opiate addiction therapy. It examines the drug's effects, advantages of traditional treatment options, and vulnerability to diversion and abuse.
	The Buzz that takes your breath away - Permanently brochure Brochure explores dangers of prescription drug misuse. Prescription pain relievers, when used correctly and under a doctor's supervision, are safe and effective. But abuse them, or mix them with illegal drugs or alcohol, and you could wind up in the morgue. Even using prescription pain relievers with other prescription drugs (such as antidepressants) or over-the-counter medications (like cough syrups and antihistamines), can lead to life-threatening respiratory failure.
	DXM Things You Should Know Reproducible Fact Sheet This fact sheet gives quick concise information about the over the counter drug DXM including long and short term effects.
	DXM (Dextromethorphan)--Intelligence Bulletin Reproducible Fact Sheet The abuse of DXM, a common ingredient contained in over-the-counter cough and cold medicines - is an increasing concern for law enforcement officers in the US. This intelligence bulletin provides an assessment of DXM availability and abuse in the United States.
	Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines: Tri fold brochure This brochure covers the dangers of mixing alcohol & prescription drugs
	Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines: Spanish Version Tri fold brochure This brochure covers the dangers of mixing alcohol & prescription drugs
	Methadone Abuse Increasing--Information Bulletin Fact Sheet This Information Bulletin addresses an apparent rise in methadone abuse and examines the methods by which abusers acquire this drug.
	Methadone Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about methadone. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
	Methadone Fast Facts Spanish Version Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about methadone. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
	OxyContin Diversion, Availability, and Abuse--Intelligence Bulletin Fact Sheet This report provides an assessment of OxyContin diversion and abuse in the United States.
	OxyContin Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about oxycontin. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
	OxyContin Fast Facts Spanish Version Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about oxycontin. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
	OxyContin: Prescription Drug Abuse: CSAT Advisory fold out fact sheet This publication addresses the prescription pain medication Oxycontin. It contains frequently asked questions and specific treatment protocols.
	Working to Prevent the Diversion and Abuse of Oxycontin trifold brochure In response to the increasing availability and abuse of Oxycontin, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) initiated a comprehensive to prevent the diversion of Oxycontin and reverse the trend. This brochure gives some quick facts and things to look for concerning the abuse of this drug.
	Pharmaceuticals Drug Threat Assessment book This report provides an assessment of prescription drug availability, diversion, and abuse. Also discussed are the threats posed by doctor shopping, prescription fraud, unscrupulous physicians, theft, and internet pharmacies.
	Prescription Drugs Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about prescription drugs. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
	Prescription Drugs Fast Facts Spanish Version Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about prescription drugs. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
	Prescription Drugs: NIDA Community Drug Alert Bulletin Fold Out/Fact Sheet This bulletin discusses the increasing trend of prescription drug abuse by defining the abuse, explaining the concerns, listing the most commonly abused medications, talking about over-the-counter medicines, and outlining treatments
	Prescription Drugs Abuse and Addiction: NIDA Research Report Series Fold Out/Fact Sheet Describes the dangers of prescription drug abuse and reviews recent research in this area. Offers approaches for patients and providers to help them avoid the misuse of prescription drugs. Reviews most commonly abused prescription drugs.
	Prescription Drugs Abuse and Addiction: NIDA Research Report Series Spanish Version Fold Out/Fact Sheet Describes the dangers of prescription drug abuse and reviews recent research in this area. Offers approaches for patients and providers to help them avoid the misuse of prescription drugs. Reviews most commonly abused prescription drugs.
	NIDAInfoFacts Prescription and over the counter Medications: Fact Sheet Describes the health effects of abusing prescription drugs. The latest research findings on treatment and prevention research, epidemiology, and behavioral pharmacology in NIDA Infofax. All are concise (2-4 pages) fact sheets that will keep prevention and treatment practitioners, clinicians, researchers, administrators, and policy makers up-to-date on advances in the field.
	Prescription Medications: Misuse, Abuse, Dependence, and Addiction CSAT Advisory Fact Sheet How serious are prescription medication use problems? This issue addresses this question and others such as how people become dependent and how abuse or dependence can be treated effectively.
	Ritalin Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about ritalin. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
	Ritalin Fast Facts Spanish Version Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about ritalin. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
	NIDA InfoFacts Stimulant ADHD Medications Methylphenidate & Amphetamines: Fact Sheet Describes the health effects of abusing Ritalin. The latest research findings on treatment and prevention research, epidemiology, and behavioral pharmacology in NIDA Infofax. All are concise (2-4 pages) fact sheets that will keep prevention and treatment practitioners, clinicians, researchers, administrators, and policy makers up-to-date on advances in the field.
	Selected Prescription Drugs With Potential for Abuse Chart In 2003, approximately 15 million Americans reported using a prescription drug for non-medical reasons at least once during the year. Medications can be effective when they are used properly, but some can be addictive and dangerous when misused. This chart provides a brief look at some prescribed medications that—when taken in ways other than prescribed—have the potential for abuse and even addiction.
	Soma Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about the prescription drug soma. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
Prescription Drug Abuse Info for Parents/Caregivers
	Getting High on Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs Is Dangerous: A Guide to Keeping Your Teenager Safe in a Changing World booklet This brochure provides vital information to parents on how to keep their teenagers safe in a changing world. Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications are fast becoming the new “party” drugs for many teenagers.
	Getting High on Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs Is Dangerous: A Guide to Keeping Your Teenager Safe in a Changing World Spanish Version booklet This brochure provides vital information to parents on how to keep their teenagers safe in a changing world. Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications are fast becoming the new “party” drugs for many teenagers.
	Prescription Drug Abuse and Youth--Information Brief Fact Sheet This information brief discusses the abuse of prescription drugs by young people, commonly abused prescription drugs, and diversion of said drugs.
	Prescription Drug Abuse and Youth--Information Brief Spanish Version Fact Sheet This information brief discusses the abuse of prescription drugs by young people, commonly abused prescription drugs, and diversion of said drugs.
Prescription Drug Abuse Information for Teens & Youth
	How Sick People Get Their Medicines: A Primer for Children of All Ages Trifold Brochure This colorful brochure outlines the proper way to get medicine if you are sick and reminds you not to use someone else's medicine.
	Mind Over Matter: The Brain's Response to Opiates fold out/poster Designed for 5th - 9th grades, this fold out explains how opiates affect the brain stem, the spinal cord, and the limbic system. Discusses dependency and the results of long-term exposure to opiates. (Poster - Nerve Cells and Their Fibers in the Brain)
Prescription Drug Abuse Information for Older Adults
	Age Page - Medicines: Use Them Safely Many older people owe their health in part to new and improved medicines and vaccines. But using medicines may be riskier for older adults, especially when several medicines are used at one time.
	Age Page - Medicines: Use Them Safely Spanish Many older people owe their health in part to new and improved medicines and vaccines. But using medicines may be riskier for older adults, especially when several medicines are used at one time.
	As You Age...A Guide to Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol brochure This brochure highlights information about how both medications and alcohol affect the bodies of older adults. Steps to take in order to avoid harmful reactions, signals indicating an alcohol or medication-related problem, and a chart to list prescription and over-the-counter medications are included.
	Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol brochure Produced by CSAT, this brochure contains information for older adults on alcohol use and medication-related problems and steps older adults can take to avoid problems resulting from mixing medications.
	Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol Spanish Version brochure Produced by CSAT, this brochure contains information for older adults on alcohol use and medication-related problems and steps older adults can take to avoid problems resulting from mixing medications.
Prescription Drug Abuse Information for Clinicians
	TIP 43: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs book Opioid addiction is a problem with high costs to individuals, families, and society. This TIP provides a detailed description of medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, including optional approaches such as comprehensive maintenance treatment, detoxification, and medically supervised withdrawal.

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