To teens, prescription drugs can seem like a safe alternative to hard street drugs, but in reality, prescription medications can do a great deal of damage to a growing brain. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, alcohol and marijuana are the most popular drugs of abuse for those 14 and older. But prescription drugs come in close at third. This is most likely due to the accessibility of prescription drugs in a teen’s own home.
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