Massachusetts Survey Reveals Widespread Prescription Drug Abuse

A Massachusetts state survey found that one in seven parents have given their children prescription drugs not prescribed to them, and more than half said their children have access to prescription drugs in the home, according to a Boston Globe report.

The Partnership at Drugfree.org conducted the survey, and results were presented at the Massachusetts State House yesterday.

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