Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: The Struggle Parents Endure

Teen prescription drug abuse: the struggle parents endure
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog examines the epidemic of teen prescription drug abuse through the stories of teens and young adults in recovery, their parents and treatment experts. You’ll get a first-hand look at a problem that’s more widespread and more deadly than many parents realize– and find real-world advice about protecting your kids. Today: how parents are affected …
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Painkillers are frequently abused by young people
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
Prescription painkillers with trade names like Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin are in almost everyone's medicine cabinet. They're so commonly prescribed that many people don't think they're dangerous like a street drug.
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