Drugs & Your Family
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11 Life Skills That Can Help Your Child in Recovery(From Partnership for Drug-free Kids) While individual therapy and group counseling are well-known techniques used to address substance use, it can be just as important that treatment includes life skills training.
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Many Vets Suffer from Both PTSD and Substance Use DisorderAbout 1 out of every 3 veterans getting treated for substance use disorder is also suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to the Department of Veteran Affairs.
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Video Series: What is Prevention?What are a few of the factors that can affect prevention? Learn more in this three-part video series.
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Cannabis on Campus? Not AllowedIf marijuana is legal in the state you attend school, then it must be okay to use, right? Not exactly.
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Fact or Fiction: Finding the Truth Online about Drug InformationThe internet can be your biggest resource in finding health information, but it also can be one of the biggest sources of misinformation.
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Commonly Misused Over-the-Counter MedsIf you’re concerned about someone in your household abusing your over-the-counter medication, ingredients in cough medicine and the anti-diarrheal lopermide should probably be on your radar.
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Using Over-the-Counter Medication SafelyDo you need help with properly using over-the-counter medication? If so, KnowYourOTCs.org is a great resource. Here are just a few highlights.
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Drug Fact SheetsLearn more about the history and effects of each of the drugs below with these neat, printable fact sheets (all PDFs) that can serve as handy resources that are easy to distribute.
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What Should You Do With Your Unused Meds?Most people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family, friends, and acquaintances. You can make a difference by keeping track of the medicine you have, by rethinking where and how you keep your medications in your home, and by safely disposing of any unused medications.
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Preventing Opioid Misuse among High School Student-Athletes: A Playbook for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators Unfortunately, high school student-athletes can be especially vulnerable to prescription painkiller misuse. Here are five tips – along with online resources – for parents and educators to help keep your student-athlete from misusing painkillers.
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