Talking to Your Kids About Prescription Drug Abuse
Learn more about how to talk to your kids about prescription drug abuse in this resource from SAMHSA.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Prescription Drug Safe Use
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Teen Medicine Abuse Fact Sheet
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