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September 04, 2008
 
Some College Students Believe Prescription Abuse Worse than Marijuana, Drinking
CBS 42 News
2008-09-04 17:00:00.0
 
When it comes to drug and alcohol abuse, there appears to be a shift in attitude in college freshmen.

A recent survey conducted by the University of Maryland shows more young college students think recreational prescription drug abuse poses a greater health risk than smoking marijuana and drinking five or more alcoholic beverages each weekend.

Researchers also say students prone to attention-seeking behavior are at the greatest risk of abusing prescription drugs.
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