Prescription drug abuse amongst teens in the United States has become a national concern. Everyday 2,500 teens, ages 12-17 will abuse prescription drugs fro the first time. This information comes from The Office of the National Drug Control Policy. It is the easy access to these medications like vicodi and oxycontin that is tempting teens to try these lethal medications. 70% of teens that confessed to using these medications stated that they got these prescriptions from their parents or friends medicine cabinets.

Dr. Drew Pinsky is a practicing medical Doctor and is board certified in internal and addiction medicine. He is also a best selling author and the host of Celebrity Rehab and Lovelines. He recently deputed the Rx Locker, due to the rising statistics of teenage prescription drug abuse. This device is designed to secure Rx medications within the home to restrict unwarranted access and prevent abuse.

Dr. Drew and his team created the Rx Locker. It is a locking storage device designed to hold up to 4 prescription pill bottles and fit inside a typical medicine cabinet. The chrome, metal combination lock provides accommodating access for the user while ensuring secure storage and privacy. The Rx Locker is currently available atwww.RxLocker.com.

Another problem with not storing medications securely is the easy access for young children. Young children can accidentally find and ingest medications. Even a small dose of these prescriptions can be deadly.