Prescription Drugs

Prescription drugs are becoming more popular so people are hearing more and more about them. They have become a drug of choice to many young adults. They are readily available in just about any household and that is being taken advantage of. Below is a Q&A session between Dr. Drew and the Nations Drug Czar about prescription drugs. Read it and find out great and helpful information.


http://www.theantidrug.com/advice/expert-advice/general-parenting/dr-drew-chat.aspx

What's the Number One Reason Teens Use Drugs?

Stress. According to new data released by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, stress has overtaken 'to feel cool' and 'to have fun' as the top reason teens say they use drugs. Although overall teen drug use is declining, prescription drug abuse is rising at an allarming rate. Up to 1 in 5 teens has abused a prescription medication, and 41% think it is safer to abuse a prescription drug than an illegal drug.

If you're concerned about how stress in your child's life, please attend Parents University in Troy on August 25th. Experts in youth development will be speaking on the topic of kids and stress.

For more information about the 2007 PDFA survey results visit their website at:

www.drugfree.org

The Secret High in Your House

Do your kids go to pharming parties? Text their friends about sharing pilz or trail mix?

If this sounds like a foreign language, it's time to uncover the secret source of a popular high--your medicine cabinet.

Many teens mistakenly believe abusing prescription drugs is safer than using street drugs.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America launched a new site aimed at informing parents about prescription drug abuse, slang around this drug culture, tips on how to talk to teens about prescription drug safety, and encouraging us to carefully monitor and inventory all prescriptions in our homes. Learn more at:

http://www.drugfree.org/notinmyhouse/experts.aspx