prescription drug abuse

An increasing percentage of today’s teens are becoming abusers of…

Prescription Drugs

Approximately 1.9 million students

abuse prescription drugs

7 of the top 11 commonly used drugs by high school seniors are prescribed or over-the-counter.

Prescription drugs are being abused more than heroin,

methamphetamine and cocaine combined.

Prescription drug abuse is increasing and is being abused more than any

other drug except marijuana.

What are the most commonly abused prescription drugs?

• Opiods• OxyContin• Viocdin• Depressants• Stimulants

Where are teens getting these prescription

drugs?

Friends and Family

52% of high school students get prescription drugs from

friends or family.

What can teacher’s do to help?

Educate Students..

Books

Pamphlets

Awareness

Guest Speakers

Involve D.A.R.E

Spread awareness and share information with parents.

Get students talking…

Offer Students Alternatives to Drugs

Sports

Spending Time with

Family

Church Groups

Dinner with Friends

Movie

Theater

After School Clubs

What will happen to our students if we don’t help try and stop

prescription drug abuse through awareness and prevention?

More students will limit their true potential and risk their

health. Prescription

drug abuse is SERIOUS and can be FATAL.

Is this what you want for

your students?