Teens abusing Prescription medications

The abuse of prescription medicine is becoming an epidemic among teenagers.

• 1 in 5 kids has used and abused pain killers.
• 1 in 5 have used stimulants
• 1 in 10 have abused cough medications.

The problem is getting worse because most kids see using prescriptions as a safer alternative. It is also getting a lot easier for people to buy these prescriptions online, which is creating a real problem.

Parents need to start paying attention to what their kids are doing, and they need to realize that the problem is out there.

So what can Parents do?

• Talk to your kids about the dangers of using prescription medications.
• Pay attention to any sudden changes in behavior. It may indicate that your child is having a problem.
• Keep your own medication in a place that your children do not have easy access to.