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Jessica Dean's Healthy Living: Pharm Parties

By: KARK 4 Today
Updated: November 15, 2012
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They're called pharm parties...The pharm short for pharmaceuticals. During these parties kids get together and buy whatever pills they can get their hands on. It's an especially dangerous trend because when you start mixing drugs, you can get a lethal combination

A recent study showed 20 percent of teens will have tried prescription drugs before they graduate.  Addiction does not discriminate and can effect anyone regardless of economic status.
  
The best thing you can do is simply pay attention...Know who your child is hanging out with and what they are doing.

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