One in 10 High School Seniors Have Used Narcotic Painkillers »
Posted By Zurbin 5 months ago in Health & FitnessMost wanted to get high, have a good time with friends, researchers say.
MONDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Pain relief isn't the main reason why one in 10 high school seniors have tried opioid drugs, a new U.S. study finds.
The most common reasons included relaxation, feeling good or getting high, experimentation and then pain relief. Students used drugs such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, meperidine, morphine and codeine without a prescription, researchers say.
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