Headlines & Global News, August 16, 2014
"A new study found that campaigns to prevent prescription drugs misuse can be more effective by focusing on peers and not peer pressure.
The study was conducted by researchers from Purdue University. The researchers evaluated survey interviews with 404 adults ages 18 to 29 who misused prescription drugs in the past 90 days. This included 214 in-person interviews. These individuals were recruited from popular nightlife locations such as bars, clubs, and lounges in New York City. Average misuse of prescription drugs, such as painkillers, sedatives and stimulants, was 38 times in the past 90 days." Read more
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