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Talking to your teens about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs can be difficult. But did you know that kids whose parents talk to them about drugs and alcohol use are 50% less likely to use substances? The Time to Talk Parent Blog provides facts, resources and other tools that can help you start the conversation and keep it going.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Safeguard Your Rx Drugs at Home


Did you know that 70% of people age 12 and older who abuse prescription painkillers say they get them from relatives and friends.  Protect you kids by safeguarding ALL prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications at home:
  • Put drugs away - Place prescription and OTC medications in a secure place, where your teens cannot get access.
  • Monitor pill quantities and medicine levels in your prescription and OTC drug containers, if you choose to keep them in the medicine cabinet.
  • Dispose of old or unused medications by following the specific instructions provided by your pharmacy.
  • Ask friends and family to safeguard their prescription and OTC medications too.
  • Set clear rules for teens about all drug use, including not sharing medicine and always following the medical provider’s advice and dosage.
  • Be a good role model by following these same rules with your own medications.

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