Updated: Thursday, 07 May 2009, 10:33 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 07 May 2009, 10:33 AM EDT
(FOX Providence) - It's a troubling statistic. Nearly one in four high school seniors admit to abusing prescription medications.
And prescription drug abuse is found to be most common right here in New England. Loveline Host, Dr. Drew Pinsky joined The Rhode Show to shed some light on those findings.
In the attached video hear why teens are abusing prescription drugs, and what some common misconceptions teens have about prescription medications.
Dr. Drew also shares signs parents should be on the lookout for.
About Dr. Drew:
Dr. Drew Pinsky is the host of two nationally syndicated
radio shows Loveline, and Dr. Drew Live. He's also the host for
both VH1s Celebrity Rehab & Sober House. Board certified in
addiction medicine, Dr. Drew is acutely aware that teens today are
abusing prescription medications. He became involved with the
program to both make teens aware of the dangers of abusing
prescription drugs and advise parents on signs of abuse and steps
they can take to reduce their children becoming at risk.
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