Prescriptions Becoming Recreational For Teens

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A new study by the Partnership for a Drug Free America shows one out of every five teenagers has abused prescription drugs.While painkillers like oxycontin and vicodin aren’t replacing pot and alcohol as the drugs of choice, the abuse is causing problems.In Green Bay a treatment center is hosting a “town hall” meeting next week to teach parents what to look out for.Patty Murray reports…

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