In 2023, nearly 1 in 10 high school students Have taken a prescription pain medicine without a doctor’s prescription or differently than how a doctor told them to use it.
MEDICATIONS
Prescription drugs and many over-the-counter drugs, when used properly under a doctor’s supervision, are
generally safe. However, they can pose a threat to kids and adults alike; when taken at the wrong times, when not taken according to the correct dosage, or if taken by someone else, it can lead to abuse, addiction, and even death. It is important to teach
kids that medicines taken properly come with benefits and may still have risks; but if taken improperly, those risks are much greater. Reiterate these important safety tips to your children, when it comes to medications: someone else or share your own. 1 2 Never take more than is prescribed by your doctor. Always carefully follow the instructions for your medications. Never take a prescription medication that is for 3 Never mix medications with alcohol or other drugs. 4 Never ride with someone who you suspect is impaired.
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