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Family and Friends Are Most Common Source of Prescription Drugs Misused By Teens Friends and family are the most common source of prescription drugs misused* by youths in the U.S., according to an analysis of data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). more...  Older Drivers Unaware Of Risks From Medications And Driving Most olders drivers are unaware of the potential impact on driving performance associated with taking medications, according to new research from the Center for Injury Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). more... Approximately 20 Percent of People in the United States have Used Prescription Drugs for Nonmedical Reasons The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that most people take medicines only for the reasons their doctors prescribe them. But an estimated 20 percent of people in the United States have used prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons. This is prescription drug abuse. It is a serious and growing problem. more... The Loss of Michael Jackson: An Important Time to Talk to Your Kids About Rx Abuse With the untimely death of Michael Jackson, there has been much speculation that his prescription drug use may have played a role, states the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Partnership research shows that 1 in 5 teens has abused a prescription painkiller to get high. In fact, today’s teenagers are more likely to have abused prescription medications than illicit drugslike Ecstasy, cocaine, crack, meth and heroin. The Partnership encourages parents to take this opportunity to talk with their teens about the risks of prescription drug abuse. more... Iowa Youths Abuse Pills for ADHD Treatment Iowa teens are increasingly likely to overdose on pills for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, even if they've never been diagnosed with the condition. The pills are stimulants, which help ADHD patients maintain concentration that can be stripped away by the brain disorder. But some young people are using the drugs as study aids, and others are taking large quantities to get high, experts say. more... |