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Prescription drug abuse 

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Prescription drug abuse

Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem for teens, both nationally

and here in Virginia.

 

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 Prescription drugs in the U.S. 

Approximately four billion two million prescription drugs are purchased

in  the  United  States  each  year  –  that  is  about  12.5  individual

prescriptions for every man, woman, and child currently living in the U.S.

 

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 Prescription drugs in the U.S. 

These drugs are only safe if prescribed by a doctor and used as directed.

Otherwise  they  can  be  addictive  and  can  cause  health  problems,

including overdose, especially when used with other drugs or alcohol.

How widespread is prescription drug abuse?

 

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 Prescription drugs in the U.S. 

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About 7 million Americans aged 12 and older abuse prescription drugs in

a year.

 

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