Prescription drug misuse among Michigan high school kids remains prevalent, with nearly 1 in 8 engaging in prescription misuse, according to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Misuse of prescription drugs among teens is linked to increased risk of physical violence, risky sexual behaviors and mental health challenges such as anxiety and suicide risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Prevention Specialist Callie Graham from the Berrien County Health Department talks about the risks of prescription drug misuse.
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Healthcare Headlines: The misuse of prescription drugs by teens
