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By Buddy T, About.com Guide to Alcoholism since 1997

Prescription Abuse Continues to Rise

Friday April 23, 2004
Nearly 1.3 million Americans 12 and older abuse prescription drugs and require treatment for their problem, a new study concludes. Older adults, women, individuals in poor health and those who drink alcohol daily are most likely to develop a prescription drug habit.
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