Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem for teens and young adults. Often we hear that the young users have an extraordinary time shaking their opiate addiction. Many turn to what seems like an endless circle of rehabs. But one thing is for sure, an addict can not get clean for anyone besides themselves.
As our series of special reports on "Oxycontin... What your kids aren't telling you" continues, KUSI's Sandra Maas takes a look at the prescription drug epidemic and how it's destroying families. Listen to this mother's pain and you'll understand.