prescription drug abuse
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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?