Power of Parents Pocket Guide 2025

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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Monitor kids’ activities.

(SAMHSA), almost half of teens say it is easy to get prescription drugs from a parent’s medicine cabinet. It is your responsibility as the adult of the house to safely store drugs in a place inaccessible by kids and teens. As a parent, you can help keep your child safe from prescription drugs by doing the following:

Recognize signs of misuse or abuse.

Keep medicines in a locked, safe place.

Share disapproval of prescription drug abuse.

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