Parents may deny their teen’s drug problem or, at worst, be the source of the drug use in the first place. So when teens decide to seek treatment of their own accord, parents should not be permitted to hold them back.

Last week, The Fix and Phoenix House hosted a lively #Rxchat on prescription drug abuse. Participants debated why teens abuse Ritalin, how to help addicted veterans, whether abuse-resistant pills are a good idea, and more.

Is Dr. Drew to blame for the deaths of Celebrity Rehab stars? If Dr. Drew is giving his patients a long-term plan to manage their addiction, it may be unfair to lay the blame on him.

Last week, Jon Bon Jovi joined Governor Chris Christie for the signing of New Jersey’s Good Samaritan Law. This unlikely duo should serve as an example to other public figures who hope to enact change.

Our next Twitter chat with The Fix will focus on prescription drug use and abuse and will take place on May 14 in honor of National Prevention Week. Just use the hashtag #rxchat to join!