About Teens: The Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse

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Teens Teens Teens Today High School Teen Health From Amy Morin The Scary Truth About Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse  Unfortunately, prescription drug abuse is on the rise among teens. Although many people underestimate the dangers of prescriptions, the truth is, they can have serious consequences. Find out the scary truth about some of the most common drugs teens are sharing and abusing. Search Related Topics:  talking to teens  communicating with teens  Ways Parents Can Prevent Teens From Abusing Prescription Drugs There are some small steps you can take to prevent your teen from taking someone else's prescription or abusing his own medications. Learn how to be proactive and prevent your teen from abusing prescription drugs. Search Related Topics:  prescription drug abuse  teen drug use  prescription drug misuse 10 Strategies to Limit Your Teen's Screen Time Although most doctors recommend no more than two hours of screen time per day, most teens are playing with their electronics far more. Find out how you can help reduce your teen's TV, computer, and smartphone screen time. Search Related Topics:  screen time  teens and electronics  limiting electronics Sleep Texting: A New Disorder in Teens The latest research shows that teens who sleep with their cell phones close by, may actually be at risk of sleep texting. Similiar to sleepwalking, when people are sleep texting,... Read more Related Searches Health Teens Depression for Teens Teen Issues Drug Abuse on Teens Teenagers Featured Articles Teen Drug Use and Abuse Teen Health Issues Teen Party and Events Planning Ideas Teen Dating and Sexuality Helping Parents Guide Their Teen's Future Today's Teens   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Amy Morin Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   More About Talking to Teens How to Talk to Teens About Difficult Subjects Choose Your Battles with Your Teen Wisely How to Validate Your Teen’s Feelings   Follow me on: Advertisement