Adolescent painkiller abuse a big problem for small towns, rural areas

Adolescents who live in rural areas and small towns and cities are more likely to abuse prescription painkillers than adolescents who live in large urban areas, according to sociologists.

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Pain killers are a serious issue for children.  The addictive nature of pain killers has ruined many people’s lives.  This is why it is so important to regulate these pain killers in appropriate way and for parents to also watch over prescribed pain killers in their homes

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