For Parents of Teens: Prescription Drug Abuse |
Scope: This guide is not intended to give all the information needed to research Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse; it is a beginning guide to help those interested in the subject matter. It is based on items owned by the Metropolitan Library System and available through the library system's online databases and the Internet. From the items listed in this pathfinder, more information can be found. To aid in your search, log on to CyberMars with your library card to reserve any titles that interest you, or ask a librarian for assistance. To return to the Research Guide page, click here.
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| A. Introduction |
Data from the 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows the second most common type of illegal drug use after marijuana is the non-medical use of prescription drugs. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America (2005) states that 1 in 5 teens has abused a prescription painkiller. Intended to help parents or caregivers who seek information about prescription drug abuse and teenagers, this pathfinder focuses on materials available through the Metropolitan Library System and also includes some resources such as support groups and websites.
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| B. Subject Headings and Shelf Numbers |
| Search the library system catalog using these subject headings or browse the shelf numbers: |
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- Drug abuse, 362.29
- Substance abuse, 362.29
- Teenagers-drug abuse, 362.29
- Drugs-Dictionaries, 615.1
- Drugs-Encyclopedias, 615.1
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- Drugs-Physiological effect, 362.29
- Drugs of abuse, 615.78
- Narcotic habit, 616.8606
- Narcotics and youth, 305.235
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| C. Frequently Mentioned Texts |
- Physicians' Desk Reference 615.1/P578p. The PDR has information on all prescription drugs.
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| D. General References, e.g. Guides, Encyclopedia, or Dictionaries |
- Dangerous Drugs: An Easy-to-Use Reference for Parents and Professionals. 2nd edition. 362.29/F193d2
- The Pill Book. Editor-in-Chief, H. M. Silverman. 11th edition. 615.1/P641p11
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| E. Magazines or Newspapers |
- The library system subscribes to many databases, some of which are in the EbscoHost section on the library's webpage, which you may use either from home or in the library to search for magazine articles on prescription drug abuse and teens. MasterFILE Premier has full text for more than 2,000 general reference publications and Academic Search Elite includes articles from 2000+ scholarly journals. To search these databases, you will have the best results combining some of the terms belows; i.e. teenagers AND "substance abuse"
- DRUG abuse
- DRUGS
- TEENAGERS
- MEDICATION abuse
- SUBSTANCE abuse
- The library system has current subscriptions to a number of magazines that may have helpful information, including Health, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, Parenting, Teen People.
- See the Government Publications Vertical Files for information filed under Drug Abuse.
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| F. Internet Resources |
- From a search engine home page, i.e. Google.com, Yahoo.com, MSN.com, Teoma.com, etc., use search terms such as:
- "prescription drugs" and abuse
- "prescription medication" and abuse
- teens and "prescription drug abuse
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| G. Other Media, e.g. Video, Audio |
- "Dangerous Party Drugs", 362.29/D182d/VIDEO/RECORDING
- "Running Out of Time", 362.29/R943r/VIDEO/RECORDING
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| H. For Further Research |
- Local
- For referrals in Oklahoma City, call HeartLine 1-405-848-CARE (2273), a 24/7 helpline for emotional support and information & referral services, confidential and free.
- Oklahoma Outreach is an Oklahoma City outpatient counseling office, dealing with youth and families with substance abuse and dependency issues. Their website has some very good information and links for families in this situation. Included are local emergency numbers, referral agencies, and hotlines: www.oklahomaoutreach.com.
- Parents Helping Families is an Edmond organization. This is a resource page for parents who are dealing with a son or daughter (any age) that is using alcohol or other drugs. Website at www.parentshelpingparents.info/index.htm and phone number is 405-629-6384 for a recorded message that will provide you with vital information.
- National
- Partnership for a Drug-Free America at www.drugfree.org has an excellent range of information for parents and teens.
- Parents. The Anti-Drug website at www.theantidrug.com/news/index.aspx has links to the latest studies and research, resources, advice and support for parents of teens using drugs. Their site includes a toll-free number, 1-800-729-6686.
- For information on locating a drug abuse or alcohol abuse treatment program Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov.
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Prepared by D. Spindle and L. Temple |
May 2005 |
