Vicodin for pain.  Valium for panic attacks.  Cough syrups for cold and allergy symptoms.  Did you know that teenagers are using prescription drugs and over the counter medicines like these to get high?  According to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health, next to marijuana, prescription medications are the most commonly abused drugs by teens aged 12-17.

To identify the current medications teens are abusing, Get Smart About Drugs presents prescription drug basics and lists steps parents can take to keep their teens drug free in a full-color, free downloadable guide, "Prescription for Disaster: How Teens Abuse Medicine"

You think you have every danger covered, but you may inadvertently be ignoring the dangers of drug abuse in your home. There are drug risks at home, including the prescription items in your medicine cabinet. Learn to identify types of products or paraphernalia to help end potential drug use before it even starts.

For more information on teens and prescription drugs, see these Office of National Drug Control Policy resources:

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