MEDICIATION SAFETY FOR TEENS

1. Medication Safety for Teens
Earlene McNair/Wellness TCC

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Medications can
help us when
used as directed
by a healthcare
professional

3. Which scenario represents
prescription drug misuse?
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4. Misusing medications is:
Taking
more than
prescribed
Regardless of intentions…
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Taking
medication for a
reason different
than prescribed
Sharing or taking
someone else’s
medication

5. Do the majority of teens
misuse prescription drugs?
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NO!

6. Fact: 6 out of 7 teens do NOT
misuse prescription drugs
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7. …yet
prescription
drug misuse
remains a
problem
nationwide
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8. You CAN make
a difference!
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GOOD NEWS!

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Use Medications Safely
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1. Keep for yourself
2. Follow instructions
3. Be a good role model

10. Some items aren’t
meant to be shared…
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Use Medications Safely
1. Keep for yourself
2. Follow instructions
3. Be a good role model

12. Some instructions are
meant to be followed…
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13. Why follow instructions?
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How much &
how often
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Reason for
medication
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Some people misuse
medication by taking it
for a different reason
than prescribed.
What reasons do
teens give?
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Think About It:

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What could teens do
instead of misusing?
Identify a few positive
alternatives.
Think About It:
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Use Medications Safely
1. Keep for yourself
2. Follow instructions
3. Be a good role
model

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Help Others
1. Learn more
2. Share the information
3. Talk with a trusted adult
Visit: GenerationRx.org

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