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Prescription for Danger – Kids Popping Pills
Surveys
show more teens using prescription and over-the-counter drugs to
get high.
The latest threat in teen drug use may be lurking in your medicine
cabinet. Young people’s abuse of prescription drugs has surged
compared to their use of illegal drugs such as marijuana and
ecstasy.
Participants
will:
- Learn about
prescription and over-the-counter drug use among youth;
- Learn more about
incorrect use of prescription drugs; and
- Learn ways to talk
with children about the dangers and ways to prevent
prescription drug use.
Who
Should Attend? Parents, professionals, adults interested in
learning more
Trainers: Tina Murphy, Drug
Enforcement Agency and Melissa Scibelli, The Governor's
Prevention Partnership
Fee: There is no fee for
this session, but registration is required.
April
13, 2006; 8:30am-12pm, location TBD
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