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RX Drug Ed Talks

NCAPDA's Founder, April Rovero, filmed the following series of educational videos related to prescription drug and other substance abuse for Teen Esteem that they have kindly allowed us to post ...

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Fed Up’s International Overdose Awareness Day Events

Fed Up's International Overdose Awareness Day Events

Announcing the FED UP! International Overdose Awareness Day Event in Washington DC 2017 marks half a decade of unifying families, organizations, and allies from across our nation who’ve stood together in alliance ...

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Involved Parents Students Protect Friends
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There are a number of ways that parents can both prevent and recognize a problem with prescription drugs. These fall into three main categories:

  1. Educate yourselves.
  2. Ensure your home is safe from prescription drugs.
  3. Look out for warning signs of prescription drug abuse.

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Following are ways you can keep yourself and your friends safe:

  1. Form friendships with people who aren’t using prescription drugs.
  2. Avoid parties or other social situations where drugs will be included.
  3. If you find yourself in a situation where a friend has taken prescription drugs, watch over them closely until you know for sure they are OK.

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