Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents

22. Worried About the Risk of Prescription Drug Use in Your Teen? Parents, Listen to Learn More!

Shanna Garza, MD Episode 22

Parents hear scary stories in the news every week about drug overdoses in teens related to prescription pill misuse. 10% of teenagers report misusing a prescription drug in the last six months. Now, the risk is even greater given how many pills are counterfeit and laced with fentanyl. Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine expert, reviews the risks of prescription drug abuse in teenagers and how parents can help their teens stay safe.

To learn more about the risk of marijuana use in Teenaager and young adults, check out my last episide: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751064/episodes/11439820

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