Jasper Harwell: Parents Must Talk to Kids About Prescription, OTC Drug Abuse

Jasper Harwell: Parents must talk to kids about prescription, OTC drug abuse

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The use of prescription and OTC drugs is another growing trend among kids 18 or younger. These teens are taking prescription and OTC drugs for medical purposes. They are taking them to get high. It's easy for teens to obtain prescription and OTC drugs …
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Bell County: Prescription Drug Abuse Spills Into Central Texas – KWTX.com

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"We have to make sure the medications are appropriate for that patient, make sure they aren't allergic to it. We also look for possible habit forming drugs and abusable drugs. We have to make sure there is a legitimate need for the prescription. So, it …
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DEA Holds Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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In recent years, Maryland has taken aim at prescription drug abuse with a new computerized system to track who's writing painkiller prescriptions and who's filling them. “In our country, most of our overdose deaths are related to prescription drugs so …
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