While many substance abuse courses cover traditional areas of abuse and addiction, Deputy District Attorney Ann Barber covers a disturbing new drug trend in our country – pharmaceutical abuse. Whether they are initially obtained for a legitimate medical purpose and later abused, obtained through fraud or theft, or smuggled back from Mexico, these drugs can provide great medical benefit when used as prescribed but present an increasing danger as vehicles of drug abuse and diversion. The course covers commonly abused phramceuticals, the consequences of abuse and addiction, how to recognize specifc pills, and the oxycontin epidemic that has gripped our country. From oxycontin to adderol, pharmaceuticals have become the new drug of choice for many teens at “rainbow” or “pharma” parties.
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