Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Kids and Pain Killers

One in five teenagers will try prescription medication, and they could be your. Check out Dr. Barry Ramo's story on KOAT

If you are a mom or dad, you need to read this! There is a drug epidemic happening right in your neighborhood, maybe even in your house.

In the past few months I have seen an alarming increase in the number of teens that I am seeing that are either abusing or addicted to painkillers like Oxycodone. These are not down and out kids, but teens from upscale neighborhoods. Parents need to become more aware of the dangerous medications that may be in their home

The Partnership for a Drug Free America has some no non-sense tips that you can use to keep and eye out for your kids and their friends.

If you find out that your child is abusing other's prescrition medication see your doctor and get professional help.

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