There might be a misconception among teens...
Some might feel that if is "safer" to get high
taking prescription drugs because prescription drugs are not illegal drugs.
However, taking a prescription drug (even once) that isn't prescribed for you
is VERY dangerous and can be deadly!
"Taking a pill that is prescribed for someone other than you
is inappropriate and considered prescription drug abuse -
Even so, 19% of teens have taken a prescription pill
that was not prescribed to them!
What if those teens are mixing prescription pills
with other drugs- alcohol, marijuana, etc?
The dangers continue to escalate!
As a school nurse I have seen teens who
abuse prescription drugs
(among other drugs & maybe in addition to other drugs).
The school I work at is privileged enough to have
access to a certified drug & alcohol counselor-
this counselor provides services for our students in need.
I help monitor progress with random urine drug tests.
I'm always trying to educate myself on ways to
identify students in need & ways to educate students, parents, and staff.
This
FREE resource
Smart Moves Smart Choices is a perfect tool!
I ordered a hard copy tool kit today-
hard copy because I'm still a little old school
and like papers to flip through!