National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse

Featured Events FED UP! ARTful Advocacy Spend the weekend with us! Attend our first ever ARTful Advocacy event where we will address our nation's opioid crisis through various art forms, including film, music, dance and fine ... Read More 2018 FED UP! Washington D.C. Events We’re FED UP! and we’re calling for immediate, comprehensive and sustained Federal action to end the epidemic of opioid related addiction and overdose deaths. Join us for three events in Washington ... Read More 2018 Dose of Awareness Sponsors NCAPDA would like to extend a HUGE thanks to our 2018 'Dose of Awareness' 5K Walk/Health Expo Sponsors. Addiction Treatment Alternatives (ATA) Alameda/Contra Costa Medical Association Alameda County Supervisor Nate ... Read More

Involved Parents		Students Protect Friends
There are a number of ways that parents can both prevent and recognize a problem with prescription drugs. These fall into three main categories: Educate yourselves. Ensure your home is safe from prescription drugs. Look out for warning signs of prescription drug abuse. More…		Following are ways you can keep yourself and your friends safe: Form friendships with people who aren’t using prescription drugs. Avoid parties or other social situations where drugs will be included. 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. More…

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