Oxycontin use by
12th graders is up

0

PERCENT

nationwide
in just three years.

source: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Children who learn a lot about the risks of drugs are up to 50 percent less likely to use them. Talk to your kids about the risks of prescription drug abuse.

source: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Young people are especially vulnerable. Warning signs:

  • Moodiness, irritability, anger, aggressive behavior
  • Depression, poor personal hygiene
  • Incoherence, forgetfulness, slurred speech
  • Significant changes in weight
  • Clumsiness, poor balance, lack of coordination
  • Rapid speech, uncharacteristic talkativeness, restlessness
  • Irresponsibility, recklessness, bad judgment, secrecy
  • Thefts or sudden requests for money
  • Change in social interactions, new friends replace old friends, fights with family members and friends, not participating in family functions
  • Problems at work/school, such as decreased effort, discipline issues, poor grades, or unexplained absences
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simple
safe
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medication
lock bags

Use a lock bag to prevent people in your household or visitors from accessing or abusing prescription drugs. 

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Safely dispose of unused medication- especially controlled substances - at a dropbox location.