Prescription drug abuse tops teen risk list
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More than 20% of high school students are using prescription drugs illegally. The CDC’s National Youth Risk Behavior Survey polled more than 16,000 teens and found alarming abuse of drugs such as Ritalin, Xanax and Oxycontin. WebMD also reports on teen drinking trends, risky dieting habits like fasting and vomiting, and seat belt use.