FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Press Release)
January, 2011 -- New research sheds new light on the increasing
rate of teen drug abuse. As our youths and
teens increasingly participate in the rise of teen drug abuse,
so do the overdoses and the deaths of these teens. The study
reported that the rate of overdoses today is ten times higher
than the rate in the late 1960s.
This rate increase is not just from the baby boomers and
hippies as some would be led to believe, but the rate is higher
amongst all age groups, including teens and youths. The rate
is especially high for white Americans, with this trend on
the rise and no signs of the rate of teen drug abuse leveling
off any time soon.
This increase or rise of drug abuse among all age groups including
the teens are said to be accredited to the trend of abusing
prescription drugs. Before in the 1960s, the rate of deaths
due to drug abuse was 1 in every 100,000 people. In 2007, 15
white women out of every 100,000 died from drug abuse. For black
women the rate was 17 out of every 100,000. The rates for black
and white men were even larger jumps.
The abuse of prescription drugs is evident
in playing a major role in the rise of these deaths. Abusing
prescription medications include painkillers and
Vicodin, which are the most commonly abused
prescription drugs. With almost half of Americans taking prescription
drugs, the opportunities for these drugs to be abused is increased,
which leads to the increase of addiction, all scenarios that
come with serious, if not deadly, consequences.
Do not wait! Death from prescription drugs are becoming very common.
After the death of a 17 year old teenager who ingested a pain
killer pill at a party, many people started to pay
attention. Teensare not just abusing
prescription pain killers but also, anti-anxiety
medication, and over
the counter cough medications.
If your teenager or someone you know is abusing prescription
drugs or struggling with any other addiction or any other destructive
behaviors, please call Inspirations Teen Rehab. The one of a
kind program which is very successful and well known; featured
on the Dr. Phill Show.
Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone
call away. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you
need immediate attention you may contact us:
Teen Addiction Help: 1-888-757-6237
Addiction Treatment for Young Adults and Adults : 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com
or e-mail
us.

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