In a recently released survey it is found out that teens are abusing prescription medication more than any other drug. The report states that even younger children are usign prescriptions drugs to “get high” or to “self-medicate.”

Rowan-Salisbury School System reports they are finding an increasing amount of students, misusing and selling prescription medication to their friends. This is told to be happening on a regular basis and in all social, economic, geographic and ethnic groups.

The reason why students are choosing prescription drugs is because they are more easily available, often stolen from home. Many times it is also thought prescripted drugs are safer than illegal drugs found from the streets. Some students use online pharmacies to buy the drugs.