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Prescription drug abuse is taking a medication prescribed to you in a way other than instructed, or taking someone else’s prescription—whether it’s to help with pain, or to get high. Here’s how to prevent it or seek treatment.

Prescription pill bottles: Signs Vyvanse dose too high

Signs your Vyvanse dose is too high

Your Vyvanse dose may be too high if you have an increase in side effects like anxiety, jitters, or irritability
Updated on Sep. 11, 2024
Assortment of prescription pill bottles: What's the difference between Vyvanse withdrawal vs. Vyvanse crash?

Vyvanse crash vs. withdrawal. Symptoms, safety, and more

Learn the difference between a Vyvanse crash and Vyvanse withdrawal and what to do to treat, and prevent, symptoms
Updated on May 2, 2024
A pair of Converse shoes next to pills: How to prevent teen prescription misuse

Preventing teen prescription misuse

Kids are 50% less likely to use drugs when they hear about the dangers of drugs from their parents. Use these tips and talking points to prevent teen prescription misuse.
Updated on Oct. 17, 2022

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Doctor holding a pill bottle: Is Vyvanse a controlled substance?
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Is Vyvanse a controlled substance?

As an amphetamine, Vyvanse is a Schedule II controlled substance. Learn how to take Vyvanse safely or switch to an ADHD med that isn't a controlled substance.
Jun. 19, 2022
A broken pill represents prescription drug abuse
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How pharmacists can help prevent prescription drug abuse

Prescription drug abuse is taking a medication prescribed to you in a…
Sep. 23, 2019
Sneakers and pills represent Adderall abuse on college campuses
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Adderall: The dangerous misuse of prescription drugs on college ...

Adderall and Ritalin are household names, often seen as innocuous medications used…
Oct. 7, 2019