The Abuse of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
Timely advice from the brochure, The Abuse of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs, from Parents the Anti-Drug Website:
Although illicit drug useby teens is declining, now there’s a threat from the family medicine cabinet. Parents and caregivers are the first line of defense in addressing this troubling trend.
What can I do about this problem? Think about your home. What prescription and over-the-counter drugs do you have? Where are they kept? Would you know if some were missing? The good news is that you can take steps immediately to limit access to these drugs and help keep your teen drug-free:
- Safeguard all drugs at home. Monitor quantities and control access.
- Set clear rules for teens about all drug use, including not sharing medicine and always following the medical provider’s advice and dosages.
- Be a good role model by following these same rules with your own medicines.
- Properly conceal and dispose of old or unused medicines in the trash.
- Ask friends and family to safeguard their prescription drugs as well.
Download the full brochure at http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/teen-rx/Prescription_Abuse_brochure.pdf.
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