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the misuse of prescription drugs, especially by teens, has become a national public health problem. there are almost as many new users of prescriptions drugs as new users of marijuana. prescriptions drugs are the second most common drugs used by teenagers to get high; marijuana is the most common. experts believe that teens abuse prescription drugs in order to get high because they believe they are safer than streets drugs. however, this is not true.
based on the information presented, what is the main idea concerning teen drug use?
prescription drugs are safer than street drugs.
prescription drug abuse is increasing among teens.
prescription drug misuse is a minor national health problem.
prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drugs among teens
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