Teen Prescription Drug Misuse: What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways Teen prescription drug misuse involves using medications without a prescription, in higher doses than directed, or for reasons other than prescribed—and nearly 1 in 8 U.S. teens ages 12–17 have tried prescription medications non-medically at least once. The most commonly misused medications include opioid painkillers (oxycodone, hydrocodone), ADHD…