Viewpoints: Prescription Drug Abuse Is on the Rise Among Teenagers

Viewpoints: Prescription drug abuse is on the rise among teenagers

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The Bee recently featured articles on the problem of prescription drug abuse and the need to talk with teens. While still a public menace, illicit substances like heroin and cocaine have taken a back seat to the abuse of legal prescription medications … Read more on Sacramento Bee

Stopping Prescription Drug Abuse – A local doctor believes he has the solution to the prescription drug abuse problem, but needs help from lawmakers.

'Thrills Without Pills' brings awareness to drug abuse

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Thatcher said that prescription drug abuse is an increasing problem among college students, one that often goes unnoticed. “Prescription drugs are the second largest problem, and they can and are being abused,” Thatcher said. Thatcher's class puts on … Read more on The Collegian