FAQs

All people are at risk to abuse or misuse prescription drugs, but the problem is more prevalent among teens and young people. Why has this problem become so acute?

Wrong Perception
A perception that prescription drugs are safer than illicit drugs. Prescription drugs are not safer than illicit drugs. These are powerful drugs that, when abused, can be just as dangerous as street drugs.

Accessibility
Prescription drugs can be found in most homes, and there is also a street trade for these drugs.

Sharing Prescriptions
Sharing of prescription drugs with family members or others. If a drug wasn't prescribed for you, it's dangerous.