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I DIDN'T REALIZE MY SON WAS GETTING HIGH OFF MY PRESCRIPTION MEDICACTIONS.

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Teens are often getting caught raiding their parent's/grandparent's medicine cabinets in order to get high.

Rx and OTC medications have appeal because they are easily accessible and are perceived as safe compared to street drugs.

Poly-drugging (taking a combination of prescription drugs at the same time or mixing with alcohol) is a risky trend in prescription drug use and teen parties (pharm parties).

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www.drugfree.org/Portal/DrugIssue/Features/
Prescription_Medicine_Misuse

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Talk to your teen. Let them know that you oppose all illicit drug use--including prescription and OTC drug use. Speak with your teens often about the

Help your teen understand the dangers of abusing OTC cough and cold medications. Monitor their behavior by randomly checking up on them to make sure they are where they say they are. Know their friends and their friends' families. Take inventory of medicines in your own home.

Medications should not be in a place where your kids or their friends can find them. Just as you do for alcohol, make a note of the levels in each bottle.


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