Friday, October 27, 2006

Misuse of Prescription Drugs is Second only to Marijuana, According to Federal Report

Misuse of Prescription Drugs is Second only to Marijuana, According to Federal Report: "Misuse of prescription drugs is second only to marijuana as the nation’s most prevalent drug problem, and the annual average number of people using pain relievers non-medically for the first time exceeds the number of new marijuana users according to a study released today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Most young people aged 12 to 17 get these drugs from friends or family members, not the Internet. "

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