Prescription Drugs
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Linn County Prescription Drug and Over-the-Counter Medicine Drop-off Sites
Prescription drug drop-off sites provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. These Linn County sites can be used to dispose of any unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications in your home. Accepted: Any type of prescription and/or over-the-counter medications are acceptable. Make sure lids are on tight if they are…
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Tips for Teens: The Truth about Prescription Stimulants
Get the facts about prescription stimulants and their negative effects. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Teen Medicine Abuse Fact Sheet
Read this fact sheet for more information about teen prescription and over-the-counter medicine abuse. Each generation of kids looks for new ways to get high. Recent trends indicate they are increasingly turning to prescription (Rx) or over-the counter (OTC) medicines. Teens report getting many of these medicines from home medicine cabinets and mistakenly believe that…
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Prescription Drug and Over-the-Counter Medication Safe Storage
Prescription medication is secured from the time it leaves the manufacturer until the time it’s dispensed at a pharmacy. At that point it becomes our responsibility to safely store medication at home. Safe Storage Steps More Storage Tips Learn more at TakeMedsSeriously.org
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Prescription Drug Safe Use
You can help combat the dangers of prescription drug abuse by using your prescription drugs only as directed. Safe use guidelines and tips Additional Safety Tips Learn more at TakeMedsSeriouslyOregon.org
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Talking to Your Kids About Prescription Drug Abuse
As a parent, you need to explain to your teen the dangers of 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)