Amphetamines can be useful for many medical problems. For example, doctors often use them to treat narcolepsy and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, when people begin abusing these medications, dependency can often follow and spiral out of control. If your teen struggles with amphetamine use, waiting to seek treatment can be playing with fire. Continuing to abuse amphetamines can quickly lead to dependence, tolerance, and an increased risk of overdose. If you suspect that your teen is using or abusing medications, an amphetamine abuse treatment program may be able to help.

1. HOW COMMON IS PRESCRIPTION
STIMULANT USE AND ABUSE?
In 2019, about
430,000 teens
between the ages of
12 and 17 used
prescription
stimulants.
In the same year, an
average of about
650 teens began
misusing
prescription
stimulants each
day.
The United States
government
estimates that
roughly 66,000
teens had a
prescription
stimulant use
disorder in 2019.
https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt29393/2019NSDUHFFRPDFWHTML/2019NSDUHFFR1PDFW090120.pdf
Prescription stimulants, such as Adderall and other amphetamines, can wreak havoc on
a teen's life, making it challenging to do well in school and manage relationships.
Furthermore, many teens don't know where the line between use and abuse is, so they
may be unsure of what to do when they cross it. Fortunately, there is help. Contact
Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center at 662.373.2828 to speak to one of our
experts about our adolescent amphetamine abuse treatment program.