Is Misuse of Prescription Painkillers Among Youth Athletes Leading to Heroin Use?

(5 on Your Side, Aug. 22) Anecdotal evidence suggests that high school athletes who are prescribed an opioid for injuries later develop a habit of taking prescription painkillers for non-medical reasons. Some students also self-medicate to cope with pain before a game in order to perform their best. However, statistics show that non-athletes, in fact, have a higher rate of prescription drug abuse than athletes. READ MORE.