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Authorities in southern Illinois are stepping up warnings about prescription drug abuse, especially by teenagers. Recent research has shown that prescription drug abuse is one of the fastest-growing trends in addiction in the United States. Wayne County Sheriff Jim Hinkle, who commented for a recent article, believes that more and more teens are using prescription substances because they are so easy to obtain, saying "They're getting them from their parents and grandparents." Sheriff Hinkle advises adults to get rid of old, unused prescriptions, as leaving them in the house makes it easier for kids to get to them.

(Source: www.wsiltv.com)

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