Prescription Medicine Abuse: A Growing Problem
Internet URL
http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/DrugIssue/Features/Prescription_Medicine_Misuse 
Sponsoring Agency
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Description
Prescription medication abuse by teens and young adults is a growing problem in the United States. Many teens think these drugs are safe because they have legitimate uses, but taking them without a prescription to get high or “self-medicate” can be as dangerous – and addictive – as using street narcotics and other illicit drugs. This sections answers parents’ questions about the issue and brings together information on the abuse of medicine, including helpful articles, detailed drug information, the latest research on usage, and more.