Drugs & Your Family
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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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Red Ribbon Week Public Service Announcement
Listen to this Radio Public Service Announcement for Red Ribbon Week. Feel free to use on local or campus radio stations.
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Other Options for Treating PainFor many reasons, you may want to consider more natural ways your teen or young adult can deal with pain.
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Mental Health and Drug AbuseScientists have long made the link between mental health disorders and substance abuse. In fact, the co-existence of both is referred to as “co-occurring disorders.”
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A Dose of Reality: Websites Educating the Public about OpioidsA handful of states (Georgia, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wisconsin) have launched public awareness campaigns called ‘A Dose of Reality.’
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New Report Advises Parents about Teen Marijuana UseTalking to your teens about drug use can already be a little uncomfortable. But what if you live in a state where using recreational marijuana is legal for adults?
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