Is Prescription Drug Abuse Rising Among Teens?

Question by Carletta D: is prescription drug abuse rising among teens?

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Answer by the crusader
That’s what they say on the news. Apparently it’s easier to just take drugs out of their parents’ medicine cabinets rather than buy something illegal on the street.

Answer by Enfildate
yes

VARSA reassesses efforts with youth, works to keep funding
The group working to tackle Vashon's high levels of teen substance abuse is coming out of an ongoing dispute with Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS), and volunteers say they are now working to refocus their efforts in order to maintain their funding …
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Affordable Care Act May Help New Jersey Parents of Addicted Teens
For many parents, constantly thinking about how they cannot afford care for the mental health and addiction problems of their children is frustrating and demoralizing. James P. Curtin , Executive Director of Daytop New Jersey, the well-known adolescent …
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