Every day in America, 2,500 youth ages 12-17 abuse a pain reliever or other prescription medication for the very first time. Prescription and over-the-counter medications are powerful drugs that, when abused, can be just as dangerous as street drugs.
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Be sure teens know the risks of taking these drugs far outweigh any “benefits.” It is illegal to use a prescription that is not written for y-o-u!