Nearly 15% of all US high school students misuse prescription controlled substance drugs.
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Drug Drive Prevents Abuse, Pollution
May 14th, 2012
By MaryCate Most, student, Lyons Township High School (LTHS), La Grange Park, IL
Article reprinted courtesy of The Lion, the LTHS student newspaper.
Most’s article won a first place award in the Illinois Woman’s Press Association 2012 High School Communications Contest. Her article went on to place 3rd in the nation for Environmental Reporting in the National Federation of Press Women 2012 High School Communications Contest.
Many people are aware of the dangerous effects of alcohol and drugs such as marijuana and cocaine and are educated about the risks of consuming these substances. A more recent epidemic is now climbing the ranks of the most frequently abused drugs.
According to BeSmartBeWell.com, around two million teens abuse unused prescription drugs that are left around the house and in the medicine cabinet. Continue »
Two Israeli Men Sentenced for Smuggling Counterfeit Drug Products Into US, Products Sold Via Fake Online Pharmacies
May 2nd, 2012
Two Israeli citizens pleaded guilty to smuggling counterfeit and misbranded drugs into the United States. The products were sold via Internet Web sites and included counterfeit Cialis®. Continue »
FDA Urges Patients to Help Prevent Children’s Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl Patches
May 2nd, 2012
FDA has issued a safety alert reminding patients, caregivers, and health care providers to appropriately store, use, and dispose of fentanyl patches to prevent children’s accidental exposure to the medication, which is potentially life-threatening. Continue »
2012 National Drug Control Strategy Includes Continued Focus on Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse
April 25th, 2012
The White House 2012 National Drug Control Strategy continues the administration’s focus on substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery, including the prevention of prescription drug abuse. Continue »
Online Drug Sellers Take Advantage of Drug Shortage Fears, Warns NABP
April 24th, 2012
Fake Internet pharmacy sites prey on consumers’ fears about drug shortages as highlighted in a recent report from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®). Continue »
