Download only This brochure describes for teens the dangers of misusing prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. It lists warning signs of prescription drug misuse, and offers advice on receiving help. Publication ID SMA12-4677B2 Publication Date December 2012 Format Brochure Download Kids Risk Rx PDF 1.71 MB Find Related Information Audience Adolescents as Audience Young Adults as Audience Population Group Adolescents as Population Group Young Adults as Population Group You May Also Be Interested In You're in Control: Using Prescription Medicine Responsibly: Not Worth the Risk (for College Students) This poster describes for college students the dangers of misusing prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. It offers tips for securing these substances, and coping with the stress and pressure of college demands. Rx Pain Medications, Know the Options, Get the Facts: The Rx Pain Medications. Know the Options. Get the Facts. is a series of 13 fact sheets designed to increase awareness of the risks associated with prescription opioid use and misuse, as well as to educate patients who are prescribed opioids for pain about the risks and to provide resources on methods for alternative pain management. This particular fact sheet focuses on how Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) help health providers better serve their patients' needs and promote safety. You're in Control: Using Prescription Medicine Responsibly: Not Worth the Risk (Flyer) This flyer is meant to empower youth to take control and make smart decisions about prescription drugs, recognizing the risks of misuse and discussing how to use them responsibly. Included on the flyer are resources about finding treatment. Rx Pain Medications, Know the Options, Get the Facts: The Rx Pain Medications. Know the Options. Get the Facts. is a series of 13 fact sheets designed to increase awareness of the risks associated with prescription opioid use and misuse, as well as to educate patients who are prescribed opioids for pain about the risks and to provide resources on methods for alternative pain management. This particular fact sheet focuses on how clinicians can discuss the appropriate use of opioids, dosage, and the dangers of opioid use disorder and overdose. You're in Control: Using Prescription Medicine Responsibly: Not Worth the Risk (Poster) This poster is meant to empower youth to take control and make smart decisions about prescription drugs, recognizing the risks of misuse and discussing how to use them responsibly. Included on the poster are resources about finding treatment. Get Connected: Linking Older Adults with Resources on Medication, Alcohol, and Mental Health--2019 Edition Designed for organizations that provide services to older adults, this toolkit offers information and materials to help understanding the issues associated with substance misuse and mental illness in older adults. The toolkit also contains materials to educate older adults.
