Poison Rate Rises in Kids; Adult Prescription Medicine to Blame?

Published April 7, 2013

Poison Rate Rises In Kids; Adult Prescription Medicine To Blame?

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A national 24-hour hotline (800) 222.1222 connects callers to local poison control centers. Poison control … With regard to prescription drug abuse by older children, more than 7 percent ages 12 to 17 reported using such medications for recreational use.
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Dangerous trend for young users

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More and more young drug users are staying hidden and refusing to seek help, the commissioner for narcotics says. It takes about four … "The decline in the number does not tell the whole picture as the trend reveals the increasingly hidden nature of …
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American Association of Poison Control Centers Urges Safe Use of Prescription …

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“The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration state that prescription drug abuse is an epidemic,” Wahl said. … If you or someone you know is addicted to these drugs, seek help immediately. Talk to …
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