Categories: Families, Prevention, substance misuse prevention
Tips for Keeping Your Child Safe offers strategies for preventing prescription drug abuse among children. Securing medications, monitoring behavior, and educating both parents and children on the dangers of misuse is vital. Parents should also communicate clear rules, share knowledge with other parents, and safely dispose of unused medication. For this handout and many other resources please visit: https://lockyourmeds.org/resources-for-parents/
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Parents play a vital role in preventing prescription drug abuse among children. It is important to lock away medications to prevent unauthorized access. You should also take inventory by recording the names and amounts of medicines in your home, checking regularly to ensure none are missing. Educating yourself and your child on the dangers of abusing prescription drugs, such as pain relievers and stimulants, is crucial. Additionally, sharing these strategies with other parents helps create a support unit, promoting safe and drug-free environments. If old or unused medications are present, proper disposal is essential; this handout as well as other guidelines are available at https://lockyourmeds.org/resources-for-parents/ . For parents already facing the challenge of a child using drugs, immediate action is vital. Resources such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provide support through treatment center listings and helplines. The Lock Your Meds® campaign by the National Family Partnership offers ongoing support to families and communities, providing tools to prevent prescription drug abuse and create safer homes.
No Wrong Door Marketplace materials or resources are reviewed and curated by the Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention. To discuss resources, add, or suggest updates to No Wrong Door Marketplace, please call 513-529-2450. Visit www.OhioSBCOE.org
Parents play a vital role in preventing prescription drug abuse among children. It is important to lock away medications to prevent unauthorized access. You should also take inventory by recording the names and amounts of medicines in your home, checking regularly to ensure none are missing. Educating yourself and your child on the dangers of abusing prescription drugs, such as pain relievers and stimulants, is crucial. Additionally, sharing these strategies with other parents helps create a support unit, promoting safe and drug-free environments. If old or unused medications are present, proper disposal is essential; this handout as well as other guidelines are available at https://lockyourmeds.org/resources-for-parents/ . For parents already facing the challenge of a child using drugs, immediate action is vital. Resources such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provide support through treatment center listings and helplines. The Lock Your Meds® campaign by the National Family Partnership offers ongoing support to families and communities, providing tools to prevent prescription drug abuse and create safer homes.
No Wrong Door Marketplace materials or resources are reviewed and curated by the Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention. To discuss resources, add, or suggest updates to No Wrong Door Marketplace, please call 513-529-2450. Visit www.OhioSBCOE.org
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