American News Report, October 30, 2012
"The most likely source of illicit drugs for teenage drug abusers is not a friend at school or the neighborhood drug dealer. The danger lurks at home — in their parent’s medicine cabinet.
A University of Cincinnati study that examined over-the-counter (OTC) drug use among 7th-12th grade students found that 10 percent of the teens abused OTC drugs typically found in the home. The study also suggests that boys are at a higher risk of drug abuse than girls.
'Findings from this study highlight and underscore OTC drugs as an increasing and significant health issue affecting young people,' said Rebecca Vidourek, a University of Cincinnati assistant professor of health promotion." Read More
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