More teenagers then ever are using prescription drugs to get high and only 14 per cent are talking to their parents about the risks involved.
Patti Dryden-Holmstrom from the youth addiction program says more parents need to initiate talks with their children.
Although it's believed that Prescription drug abuse is safer, they can be just as deadly as illegal drugs.
For more information visit any of these area addiction and prevention services.
http://www.lwdh.on.ca/index.php/Programs-and-Services/addictions-services-kenora.html
http://substanceabuse.kenora.ca/
http://www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/Directory/Organization/1612