Not all teenage parties feature pizza and and soda. Some, instead, feature prescription pills. These so-called called "pharm parties" (short for " pharmaceutical parties" are obviously a significant risk to the health and well-being of teen attendees.

A recent Virginia event was designed to educate parents about the health risks of teen prescription pill abuse -- risks that their children may be facing

The trend was brought home earlier this week, when news reports focused on students at two Henrico [Virginia] middle schools sharing the prescription drug Adderall with friends.

Henricos Too Smart [2 Start] Coalition held a Town Hall meeting ... at Hermitage High School to draw attention to what appears to be a growing national problem. (Source: The Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch)

Most of the parents who attended the Town Hall meeting seemed aware of the problem and were hoping for solutions, the Richmond Times reported. Guest speaker Aleta Meyer emphasized the importance of locking up medications and being aware of the types and quantities of medications in the house.

Labels: teen_drug_use, parental_involvement, prescription drugs

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