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So, where are they getting these ideas from, and why aren't they being told the truth about these drugs, or if they are why don't they believe it? Are we teaching them about addiction and how to recognize when you're becoming addicted, and if not, why?

Great question. I was addicted to a prescription drug for about hmm...3 1/2 - 4 years. I mean, my doctor gave it to me, of course it can't be addictive right? When I was switched to another medicine (I was misdiagnosed with ADD) I was so addicted I stole my brother's and sister's prescriptions of the same meds. I went in treatment. Thanks a lot doc.

I just know to stay away from that type of drug. I can smoke pot and ingest a very occasional X and have no problem.

Great question.

And unfortunately, I'm not getting any answers. Do you think it's possible we aren't teaching them this because someone thinks it will send the "wrong message", and we are intentionally leaving them ignorant of the dangers of prescription drugs?