Teen prescription drug abuse: 8 tips for parents

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During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog examines the epidemic of teen prescription drug abuse through the stories of teens and young adults in recovery, their parents and treatment experts. You'll get a first-hand look at a problem that's …
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James W. Strawn: Prescription drug abuse is killing us

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The Highland Health Center, the detoxification and substance abuse seven-day recovery program of Highland Hospital, has seen a steady increase in patient days and number of admissions. This six-bed unit for adults treated 496 patients in the past 12 …
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Ask Dr. K: Anthony L. Komaroff: There are degrees of drug abuse

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Dear Dr. K: I think I may have a drug problem. But how can I tell if I'm truly addicted? Dear Reader: The world is not divided neatly into those who are "addicts" and those who are not. More and more, doctors are viewing substance use as a spectrum …
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