April 22, 2005
Generation Rx: Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs
(Filed under: Health)Percentage of teens who have ever tried:
37% - Marijuana
19% - Inhalants
18% - Vicodin*
10% - OxyContin*
10% - Ritalin/Adderall*
9% - Cough Medicine
9% - Crack/Cocaine
9% - Ecstasy
8% - Meth
While the rise in prescription drug abuse is perplexing, there is good news: Marijuana, tobacco and alcohol abuse are all down.
(*without a doctor's prescription, Partnership for a Drug Free America)
Posted by Kevin D. Hendricks at April 22, 2005 08:21 AM
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