Rx Abuse
June 20, 2019
Tools to Take Action
More Resources
- Operation Prevention: Parent Toolkit
- How do I know if I have a problem with substance use?
- Addressing Teen Drug Use
- Opioid Medication Infographic
- Rx Drug Toolkit
- Safe Disposal of Medications
- Naloxone: Everything You Need to Know
- How to Safeguard Medicines that contain DXM
- Slang terms of medicine abuse
- Check Your Shelf – 1 in 25 teems abuse OTC Cough Medicine
- ProjectKnow – information on prescription drugs
- The 5 Moms Blog – every day moms talking about OTC Cough medicine abuse by teens
- Tools to Take Action
- What Science Says To Do If Your Loved One Has An Opioid Addiction
- TalkAboutRx.org
- Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know
- DisposeMymeds.org
- Safe Storage
- UpAndAway.org
- LockYourMeds.org
- Protect Your Kids! Prescription Drug Alert
- Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
- Facts and Tips about Medication Safety
- Unsafe Disposal Affects both You and the Environment
- Information about health and safety recalls
- Shodair Children’s Hospital
- Boyd Andrew Community Services
- Many Rivers Whole Health
- GenerationRx Adult Resources
- Intermountain
- Rx Drug Abuse At-a-Glance
- Teen prescription drug abuse: 8 tips for parents
- Rx Drug Abuse for Teens Videos
- Tips, checklists and toolkits specifically for parents
- Children and Adolescent Health
- Cough Medicine Abuse at a Glance
- StopMedicineAbuse.org
- Drugfacts: Over-the-Counter Medicines
- Dextromethorphan
- Prescription Stimulant Medications (Amphetamines)
- Hooked on Pharmaceuticals: Prescription Drug Abuse in America
- NIDA for teens
- The Science Behind Drug Abuse—Prescription Drug Abuse
- Above the Influence – Drug Facts
- Youth.gov – Substance Abuse Prevention
- Smart Recovery – Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction
- Helping Others Live Sober
- GenerationRx: Elementary Student Resources
- GenerationRx: Teen Resources
- GenerationRx: Resources for College Students
- Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
- Using Drugs to Deal with Stress and Trauma – A Reality Check for Teens
- Your Life, Your Voice – Ways to get help
- Drug Watch – Info about/for Youth and College Students
- Preventing teen prescription misuse
- Using Home Security to Protect Your Prescription Drugs
RX Abuse is a Growing Problem Putting Youth and Teens at Risk
RX related emergency room visits are up nearly 100% in last 10 years. 15% of high school students have misused prescription drugs.
Arm Yourself with Information
Staying informed and talking with your teens is the best way to combat this epidemic. Find information on how to reduce prescription drug abuse as well as how to properly store, and dispose of, prescription medication.