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Slide 1: We Are Responsible

Slide 2: You can help with the WAR On the misuse and abuse of Medications!

Slide 3: When your doctor gives you medicine … It is important to take it as directed.

Slide 4: NEVER under any circumstance take ANY medicine not prescribed to you! Can you tell us why?

Slide 5: “Interactions” Rx & OTC’s Herbs Sunlight Some Dairy Products

Slide 6: Alcohol & Medications Most medications contain ingredients like acetaminophen that makes the liver work more. Alcohol is a poison which also makes the liver work harder to eliminate this “toxin” • When you combine these two toxins, the liver is compromised and can cause possible liver failure. It is NEVER OK to mix medications and alcohol.

Slide 7: •Negative effects when abused: Coma or Respiratory Depression Migraines Death from Overdose Nausea & Vomiting

Slide 8: What Label’s Mean:

Slide 9: Most common effects of medication abuse or misuse  Respiratory Depression

Slide 10: What is Respiratory Depression?  When the Medulla Oblongata has lost its ability to carry neurotransmitters to the central nervous system, to stimulate breathing.  What this means: The body simply forgets to breathe resulting in death.

Slide 11: What part of our body is responsible for breathing?

Slide 12: Overdosing on meds that have labels that read: “may cause drowsiness” Normal Chest X Ray Pulmonary Edema & Congestive Heart Failure

Slide 13: Can you think of anyone who has died from accidental overdose? Cause of Death: Lethal combination of prescription drugs. Could this have been prevented? Yes. Can you explain how? • Told Pharmacist about all medications he was taking. • Ask Pharmacist about possible drug interactions.

Slide 14: What can you do? To make sure you are safe from misuse? Answer… Always read the labels! Answer… Take medication only under adult supervision. What would you do if your friends wanted medications to get high? Answer… Share your knowledge!

Slide 15: Is Power!!!

Slide 16: Test Your Knowledge…  What happens if you take too much medication that says… “May Cause Drowsiness?” Answer: Fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema), Respiratory Failure  How many types of possible “Interactions” can you name? Answer: Herbs, Rx’s & OTC’s, Sunlight, Some foods

Slide 17: Testing your knowledge…  How many “Negative Effects” can you name? (From abusing medications) Answer: Coma, Migraine, Nausea, Vomiting, Death.  Why is alcohol a negative interaction? Answer: Too much strain on the liver.

Slide 18: Questions?