Prescription Drug Abuse is a Growing Problem for College Students Part of being in college is learning to meet challenging deadlines. Learning to focus and study is critical to successful graduation. College is also a time when boundaries are tested and new experiences are sought. Stressful and challenging workloads coupled with little practice at time
In Portsmouth, Ohio addiction to prescription drugs has grown so rapidly that amount of deaths caused by overdose has exceeded the number of deaths caused by car accidents. The state of Ohio as well as the Obama administration are in the process of taking actions to help those addicted to prescription medication and help get control of the growing problem.
Western, New York is experiencing an epidemic with prescription drugs. Sen. Charles Schlumer is in the process of taking steps to try to control the amount of prescription drug abuse that is occurring in Western, New York. He is trying to enforce laws with stricter penalties to those caught illegally distributing painkillers.
