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Generation Rx: A Culture of Pharming Takes Root

Key Findings of PATS Teens 2005: 5/15/2006 "Generation Rx: A Culture of Pharming Takes Root"

Alarming statistics from the Partnership for a Drug Free America national survey confirm that intentionally abusing prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medications to get high are now entrenched behaviors in today's teen population.

Key Findings:

Abuse of Rx/OTC medicines is now so prevalent it is "normalized" among teens.
Nearly one in five teens (19 percent, or 4.5 million) report abusing prescription medications to get high; and,
One in 10 (10 percent, or 2.4 million) report abusing cough medicine to get high
Far too many teens have a false sense of security about the abuse of Rx/OTC medicines:
Two in five teens (40 percent, or 9.4 million) agree that Rx medicines, even if they are not prescribed by a doctor, are much safer to use than illegal drugs;
Nearly one-third of teens (31 percent, or 7.3 million) believe there's "nothing wrong" with using Rx medicines without a prescription "once in a while;"
Nearly three out of 10 teens (29 percent, or 6.8 million) believe prescription pain relievers - even if not prescribed by a doctor - are not addictive; and,
More than half of teens (55 percent, or 13 million) don't agree strongly that using cough medicines to get high is risky.
With the majority of teens (56 percent, or 13.4 million) agreeing that Rx medicines are easier to get than illegal drugs, teens see these substances as readily available highs.

When asked why teens would abuse prescription pain relievers:

More than three in of five (62 percent, or 14.6 million) say prescription pain relievers are easy to get from parents' medicine cabinets;
Half of teens (50 percent, or 11.9 million) say prescription pain relievers are easy to get through other people's prescriptions; and,
More than half of teens (52 percent, or 12.3 million) say prescription pain relievers are "available everywhere."
Educating parents is crucial to helping prevent/intervene with this problem - and educated parents must get through to their kids:
- Kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50 percent less likely to use drugs, but,
- Nine in 10 parents of teens (92 percent or 22 million) say they have talked to their teen about the dangers of drugs, yet fewer than one-third of teens (31 percent or 7.4 million) say they "learn a lot about the risks of drugs" from their parents.

Troubling Trends:

Pharming - Kids "getting high" abusing Rx or OTC drugs;
It has never been easier to get high - Internet accessibility and loose e-commerce enforcement further enable easy acquisition

Xanax Bars : Drug Abuse

Of the drugs marketed in the United States that affect central nervous system function, Alprazolam/Xanax is among the most widely prescribed medications.

The drug Xanax is a longer duration Benzodiazepine which is prescribed to treat insomnia in patients with daytime anxiety or patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Disorders.

The drug Xanax is available in many forms, the two fast moving categories include:

Xanax 2 mg bars: white rectangular-shaped pills (nicknamed "bars," "coffins" or "french fries"). White xanax bars is the the new "in" drug that is usually swallowed or crushed and snorted.
Tablets: 1-mg lavender-colored tablets referred to as "footballs" or "blues"

Drug abuse

Given the millions of prescriptions written for the drug Xanax, relatively few individuals increase their dose on their own initiative or engage in drug-seeking behavior. These individuals who do abuse often maintain their drug xanax supply by getting prescriptions from several doctors, forging prescriptions, or buying diverted pharmaceutical products on the illicit market. Alprazolam and diazepam are the two most frequently encountered benzodiazepines on the illicit market.

White Xanax bars are used recreationally in "Polydrug" combinations, meaning it is a component of a cocktail of drugs. Generally it is the young people who abuse drug Xanax in the following manners.

Combining Xanax bars with alcohol or other depressan
Using Xanax bars to "come down" after a night of using uppers such as cocaine or heroin. While the misuse of Xanax bars to counter the effects of abusing other drugs is dangerous business, it's becoming more common among young people. No drug is abused more than drug Xanax.

Abuse of drug xanax is most frequently associated with adolescents and young adults who take benzodiazepines to obtain a "high." This intoxicated state results in reduced inhibition and impaired judgment. Concurrent use of alcohol or other depressant with benzodiazepines can be life threatening. Abuse of benzodiazepines is particularly high among heroin and cocaine abusers. A large percentage of people entering treatment for narcotic or cocaine addiction also report abusing the white xanax bars.

Top selling drug

Xanax bars has become one of the top selling drugs in the United States. Around 30 million prescriptions for generic drug Xanax, are written each year. This amount of prescriptions has created over an $81 million dollar Xanax / Alprazolam industry.

Due to Xanax's (generic alprazolam) ability to quickly leave the blood stream, traditional drug tests cannot detect drug Xanax intake. Nearly 5 million people have at one point taken Xanax bars / pills or a similar anti-anxiety medication for non-medical reasons.

Try not to abuse the drug Xanax. Try anxiety medication treatment with Xanax bars only after consulting your physician. Remember to buy drug xanax / alprazolam from a reliable online pharmacy, one that has both license and square trade seal.

Have question, contact Dr Johnson to clarify your queries.

Email: drjohnson@alprazolam.cc

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Generation Rx: A Culture of Pharming Takes Root
Key Findings of PATS Teens 2005: 5/15/2006 "Generation Rx: A Culture of Pharming Takes Root" Alarming statistics from the Partnership for a Drug Free America national survey confirm that intentionally abusing prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medications to get high are now entrenched behaviors in today's teen population. Key Findings: Abuse of Rx/OTC medicines is now so prevalent it is "normalized" among teens. Nearly one in five teens (19 percent, or 4.5 million) report abusing prescription medications to get high; and, One in 10 (10 percent, or 2.4 million) report abusing cough medicine to get high Far too many teens have a false sense of security about the abuse of Rx/OTC medicines: Two in five teens (40 percent, or 9.4 million) agree that Rx medicines, even if they are not prescribed by a doctor, are much safer to use than illegal drugs; Nearly one-third of teens (31 percent, or 7.3 million) believe there's "nothing wrong" with using Rx medicines without a prescription "once in a while;" Nearly three out of 10 teens (29 percent, or 6.8 million) believe prescription pain relievers - even if not prescribed by a doctor - are not addictive; and, More than half of teens (55 percent, or 13 million) don't agree strongly that using cough medicines to get high is risky. With the majority of teens (56 percent, or 13.4 million) agreeing that Rx medicines are easier to get than illegal drugs, teens see these substances as readily available highs. When asked why teens would abuse prescription pain relievers: More than three in of five (62 percent, or 14.6 million) say prescription pain relievers are easy to get from parents' medicine cabinets; Half of teens (50 percent, or 11.9 million) say prescription pain relievers are easy to get through other people's prescriptions; and, More than half of teens (52 percent, or 12.3 million) say prescription pain relievers are "available everywhere." Educating parents is crucial to helping prevent/intervene with this problem - and educated parents must get through to their kids: Kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50 percent less likely to use drugs, but, Nine in 10 parents of teens (92 percent or 22 million) say they have talked to their teen about the dangers of drugs, yet fewer than one-third of teens (31 percent or 7.4 million) say they "learn a lot about the risks of drugs" from their parents. Troubling Trends: Pharming - Kids "getting high" abusing Rx or OTC drugs; It has never been easier to get high - Internet accessibility and loose e-commerce enforcement further enable easy acquisition
Xanax Bars : Drug Abuse
	Of the drugs marketed in the United States that affect central nervous system function, Alprazolam/Xanax is among the most widely prescribed medications.
The drug Xanax is a longer duration Benzodiazepine which is prescribed to treat insomnia in patients with daytime anxiety or patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Disorders. The drug Xanax is available in many forms, the two fast moving categories include: Xanax 2 mg bars: white rectangular-shaped pills (nicknamed "bars," "coffins" or "french fries"). White xanax bars is the the new "in" drug that is usually swallowed or crushed and snorted. Tablets: 1-mg lavender-colored tablets referred to as "footballs" or "blues" Drug abuse Given the millions of prescriptions written for the drug Xanax, relatively few individuals increase their dose on their own initiative or engage in drug-seeking behavior. These individuals who do abuse often maintain their drug xanax supply by getting prescriptions from several doctors, forging prescriptions, or buying diverted pharmaceutical products on the illicit market. Alprazolam and diazepam are the two most frequently encountered benzodiazepines on the illicit market. White Xanax bars are used recreationally in "Polydrug" combinations, meaning it is a component of a cocktail of drugs. Generally it is the young people who abuse drug Xanax in the following manners. Combining Xanax bars with alcohol or other depressan Using Xanax bars to "come down" after a night of using uppers such as cocaine or heroin. While the misuse of Xanax bars to counter the effects of abusing other drugs is dangerous business, it's becoming more common among young people. No drug is abused more than drug Xanax. Abuse of drug xanax is most frequently associated with adolescents and young adults who take benzodiazepines to obtain a "high." This intoxicated state results in reduced inhibition and impaired judgment. Concurrent use of alcohol or other depressant with benzodiazepines can be life threatening. Abuse of benzodiazepines is particularly high among heroin and cocaine abusers. A large percentage of people entering treatment for narcotic or cocaine addiction also report abusing the white xanax bars. Top selling drug Xanax bars has become one of the top selling drugs in the United States. Around 30 million prescriptions for generic drug Xanax, are written each year. This amount of prescriptions has created over an $81 million dollar Xanax / Alprazolam industry. Due to Xanax's (generic alprazolam) ability to quickly leave the blood stream, traditional drug tests cannot detect drug Xanax intake. Nearly 5 million people have at one point taken Xanax bars / pills or a similar anti-anxiety medication for non-medical reasons. Try not to abuse the drug Xanax. Try anxiety medication treatment with Xanax bars only after consulting your physician. Remember to buy drug xanax / alprazolam from a reliable online pharmacy, one that has both license and square trade seal. Have question, contact Dr Johnson to clarify your queries. Email: drjohnson@alprazolam.cc
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