Kids and Drugs
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by Victoria Loustalot
A study from the University of Michigan's Institute of Social Research reveals that prescription drug use is on the rise among teenagers. The news comes only a day before the release of a major report on the use of steroids in baseball. These reports, amidst stories of addicted celebrities and social pressures on teens, make talking to your kids about drugs more important than ever. Read on to find out how some iVillagers plan to address the issue with their kids.
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what's this?
A study from the University of Michigan's Institute of Social Research reveals that prescription drug use is on the rise among teenagers. The news comes only a day before the release of a major report on the use of steroids in baseball. These reports, amidst stories of addicted celebrities and social pressures on teens, make talking to your kids about drugs more important than ever. Read on to find out how some iVillagers plan to address the issue with their kids.
NEXT: iVillage parents weigh in with their thoughts »
Related Links:
• 16 signs your child might be on drugs »
• What performance-enhancing drugs really do to the body »
• Teen girls share their thoughts on mood meds »
what's this?
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