Oxycontin: also known as Oxycodone, is an opioid analgesic.Oxycodone is a white, odorless crystalline powder derived from the opium alkaloid, thebaine. Oxycodone hydrochloride dissolves in water (1 g in 6 to 7 mL). It is slightly soluble in alcohol (octanol water partition coefficient 0.7). ("Oxycontin (Oxycodone HCl) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions - Prescribing Information at RxList." RxList. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.)
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Vicodin: Contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called opioid pain relievers. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.("Vicodin." Information from Drugs.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.)
Valium: Also known as Diazepam. Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Valium is used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. Valium is sometimes used with other medications to treat seizures. ("Valium." Information from Drugs.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.)
Xanax: Also known as Alprazolam. Xanax (alprazolam) belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. It works by slowing down the movement of chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. This results in a reduction in nervous tension (anxiety).Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.("Xanax." Information from Drugs.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.)
Ritalin: Also known as Methylphenidate. Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.Ritalin is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ritalin is also used in the treatment of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy (an uncontrollable desire to sleep). ("Ritalin." (methylphenidate) Information from Drugs.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.)
Adderall: Also known as Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine. Adderall contains a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Both these medicines are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.Adderall is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ("Adderall." Information from Drugs.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.)
Each description is a very basic description of what they are exactly. This information can be very useful if you catch your child taking them, or have them in their room. Each one is very addictive and though they are not all the same drugs and components, they are all very consequential to their health if abused for the wrong purposes.
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