Peak risk about 16 years old for teens misusing prescription drugs
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
The peak risk for misusing prescription pain relievers occurs in mid-adolescence, specifically about 16 years old and earlier than many experts thought, according to a new study. The results, based on recent nationwide surveys of nearly 120,000 US adolescents, suggest prevention programs may need to be introduced earlier, in childhood and early adolescence.
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