Pain Relief Only One Motive For Opioid Use Among High School Seniors

Monday, August 3, 2009 - 21:35 in Psychology & Sociology

Taking opioid drugs without a prescription appears relatively common among high school seniors, according to a new report. The most common reasons survey respondents gave for taking the medications included relaxation, feeling good or getting high, experimentation and pain relief.

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