University Studies Find Prescription Drug Abuse Rising Among Teenagers

University studies find prescription drug abuse rising among teenagers
Nearly two million Americans are addicted to prescription opioids, a family of drugs that includes the commonly prescribed Vicodin and OxyContin. Two recent University studies further demonstrate the prevalence of these painkillers among adolescents … Read more on The Michigan Daily

Montana Meth Project launches prescription drug abuse campaign
People will have the opportunity to safely dispose of prescription medication during the Drug Take-Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Southgate Mall. The event is part of a national effort to curb the availability of drugs to people who don … Read more on The Missoulian

Youth Task Force teams up with Oak Bluffs to fight prescription drug abuse
The Martha's Vineyard Youth Task Force (YTF) has bolstered its efforts to combat prescription drug abuse by placing prescription drug bags labeled with useful tips and a prescription disposal drop box in the Oak Bluffs Police station. "As part of our … Read more on Martha’s Vineyard Times