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One-third of all teens do not understand that abusing prescription pain relievers can be "as dangerous—and addictive—as using street narcotics and other illicit drugs."1 In fact, 40 percent of young people wrongly believe that prescription medicines are “much safer” than illegal drugs.2
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Sources for When Do Prescription Drugs Become Dangerous?

1, 3, 4 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, last referenced 10/29/07.

2 The Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Key Findings on Key Drug Trends (PATS 2005), last referenced 10/29/07.

5 The Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Getting High on Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs Is Dangerous, last referenced 10/29/07.
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Reviewed on 7/31/08