The American Academy of Pediatrics has teamed up with a number of associations, including those of school nurses, to warn parents of this growing danger.

Apr 2, 2007 - Barbara Gibson

A growing number of people in the U.S. are taking prescription medications.

Oct 20, 2010 - Karen Gaskell

OxyContin, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Codeine, Valium, Xanax, and common ADHD drugs like Concerta and Ritalin are being abused every day by adults and youth alike.

Sep 2, 2006 - Lura Seavey

The President signs an executive order to stop the prescription drug shortage crisis, but why are we having the crisis in the first place?

Oct 31, 2011 - Shelly Lange

High school students are using drugs at alarming rates. Kids are getting illicit substances at school, increasing a teen's chances of getting hooked

Dec 11, 2010 - Shannon Marks

Soma® was one of the prescription medications found in the late actor Corey Haim's apartment after his death. This medication is unfamiliar to most people but to drug abu

Mar 16, 2010 - Uni Blake

Prescription drug fraud is a felony offense punishable up to five years in prison along with hefty fines. Medical professionals convicted can lose their license.

Mar 8, 2010 - James Vassallo

America is the top supplier of pharmaceuticals to Canada while Spain is the fastest-growing provider. But what about low-cost Chinese makers of drugs and medicines?

Jan 4, 2010 - Daniel Workman

A journal with no pharmaceutical financial interests provides practical advice and sources.

Sep 4, 2009 - James Cooper

The 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that among American youth ages 12 - 17 years old , 6% of them had tried prescription drugs for recreational use.

Aug 31, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

Teenagers who use illegal prescription drugs to get high do so because they believe they are safer to use than other drugs. This is not true and teens are getting hurt.

Aug 25, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Prescription drug use starts with legitimate reasons like cough, insomnia and pain, but repetitive use moves the user down the road to prescription drug abuse.

Jul 25, 2009 - Lizzie Elzingre

Learn more about generic prescription drugs. Find deep savings on prescription drugs with online pharmacy orders, prescription drugs by mail or a prescription drug plan.

Nov 5, 2007 - Lisa Nichols

So many women I talk to need help relaxing at night. Sleeping is not a warm, fuzzy thought. It's a dread because what lies ahead is a night with hot flashes, & insomnia.

Mar 14, 2007 - Lois Trader

Prescription drug use on the streets is becoming an increasingly serious problem. One man tells his story about prescription drug addiction.

May 20, 2011 - Eric Schmiedl

There is a prescription drug pandemic that is harming millions of people every year. Alcohol abuse also is taking a toll on people; yet both are legal.

Feb 28, 2011 - Karen Stephenson

Latest studies indicate that there is a definite correlation between certain prescription drugs and violent behaviour, additional studies are required.

Jan 15, 2011 - Fleur Hupston

Often times it is less expensive to purchase prescription drugs online than in a brick-and-mortar store.

Dec 28, 2010 - Greyson Ferguson

Many people have found relief and reduction of migraine headache pain and frequency with prescription drugs, but pay attention to side effects.

Sep 25, 2010 - Geraldine Ketchum