If you haven't heard by now, children are taking ADHD meds and using them non-prescribed to get a high. Things like Adderall and Ritalin have been used for speed like highs and often used as a dieuretic in an attempt at weight loss.

The most recent drug that has seems to have come along in this category is Vyvanse. Vyvanse is a stimulant. Misuse of stimulants may cause sudden death and serious heart problems. Vyvanse has a risk of abuse or dependence. 

Selling or sharing Vyvanse or any non prescribed prescription drug may harm others and is illegal. 

Basically, a neighborhood kid will show up at your home and raid your medicine cabinet. It is usually someone you know, but never in a million years would you think he would be stealing your family's prescriptions.

Please make sure ALL prescription drugs are put up so that this doesn ...

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Time Healthland has reported new abuse and  neglect allegations at least ten CRC Health facilities nationwide.

The following link:

http://healthland.time.com/2012/07/20/new-abuse-allegations-arise-at-drug-treatment-programs-owned-by-bain-capital/

gives a clear indication that not all treatment centers are equal. It also reminds us that if you are considering an intensive outpatient or inpatient facility for your child, please do your homework. The bottom line is that YOU are your child's best advocate in finding him/her a safe place of care.

This website http://rehabforteens.org does NOT endorse ANY facility, but rather lists facilities to help you in your search. In the coming days, http://rehabforteens.org will be looking at its "Finding a Rehab" pages and be removing any CRC listings including its Aspen Education programs.