Archive for April, 2009

One in Six Teens Abusing Prescription Meds

Posted by Addiction Articles from EzineArticles

April 10, 2009

Over 15% of kids are abusing prescription drugs and law enforcement officials are almost powerless when it comes to getting it under control. It’s over to the parents. And here’s what they have to do.

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