67% of people who abuse prescription medications get them from family and friends. They think these medications are safe. But in the wrong hands, they’re not. This provides information related to:
67% of people who abuse prescription medications get them from family and friends. They think these medications are safe. But in the wrong hands, they’re not. This provides information related to:
Permanent drop boxes and prescription take back events are two safe ways to dispose of expired/no longer needed medication to help prevent prescription drug and over the counter medication misuse.
Start the conversation. Stop underage drinking.
Talk it Out NC
Tools and scripts to improve communication with your college student.
CollegeParentsMatter.org
Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking.
MADD’s Power of Parents program can give you the tools you need to handle hard situations.
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
A nonprofit organization working to reduce teen substance abuse and support families impacted by addiction.
This website provides educational resources to help prevent the misuse of prescription medications. Explore this site to learn about the scope, causes, and consequences of this national public health epidemic and take action by sharing what you have learned with others using free, ready-to-use resources.
Families strive to find the best ways to raise their children to live happy, healthy, and productive lives. Parents are often concerned about whether their children will start or are already using drugs such as tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and others, including the abuse of prescription drugs. Research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has shown the important role that parents play in preventing their children from starting to use drugs.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.