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More Mental Health Woes in College Kids Who Abuse Prescription Drugs

(6/26/2012)

Health Day
June 19, 2012

Prescription drug abuse among American college students is linked to depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from more than 26,000 college students at 40 campuses who took part in the 2008 American College Health Association National College Assessment survey.

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Keywords: mental health, woes, college, kids, abuse, prescription drugs

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