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Teen Prescription Drug Abuse Insights by Adam Rabb Cohen is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Teens and elders are at high risk of prescription drug abuse and misuse. Among teens, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused substance, with 70% obtaining them from family or friends. Many teens do not view prescription drugs as addictive or as dangerous as illicit drugs. For elders, cleaning out medicine cabinets can prevent accidental overdoses and abuse of leftover drugs. The environmental impact is also significant, as most US waterways contain traces of antibiotics and drugs, which can harm aq

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Adam Rabb Cohen

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