Abuse of prescription drugs by teens on the rise
From the Parents: The Anti-Drug. There is good news to report to parents today! This year’s Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey shows that teen drug use has declined by 23 percent since 2001 for 8th, 10th, and 12th graders combined.
These declines are due in large part to YOUR efforts as parents. You’ve been monitoring your teens’ activities, taking the time to speak with them, listening to and answering their questions, and that work is paying off.
A parent’s work is never done though and despite the encouraging news, there is an area of growing concern. Abuse of prescription drugs by teens has been on the rise and parents need to be aware of the potential dangers of these drugs if they are abused.
Read the complete story here.
These declines are due in large part to YOUR efforts as parents. You’ve been monitoring your teens’ activities, taking the time to speak with them, listening to and answering their questions, and that work is paying off.
A parent’s work is never done though and despite the encouraging news, there is an area of growing concern. Abuse of prescription drugs by teens has been on the rise and parents need to be aware of the potential dangers of these drugs if they are abused.
Read the complete story here.
