Presenter NameOrganization 2 Medications can help us when used as directed by a healthcare professional Which scenario represents prescription drug misuse 3 Misusing medications is Taking more than prescribed ID: 1046079
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1. Medication Safety for TeensPresenter Name/Organization
2. 2Medications can help us when used as directed by a healthcare professional
3. Which scenario represents prescription drug misuse?3
4. Misusing medications is:Taking more than prescribedRegardless of intentions…4Taking medication for a reason different than prescribedSharing or taking someone else’s medication
5. Do the majority of teens misuse prescription drugs?55NO!
6. Fact: 6 out of 7 teens do NOT misuse prescription drugs 66
7. …yet prescription drug misuse remains a problem nationwide7
8. You CAN make a difference!8GOOD NEWS!
9. 9Use Medications Safely9Keep for yourselfFollow instructionsBe a good role model
10. Some items aren’t meant to be shared…1010
11. 1111Use Medications SafelyKeep for yourselfFollow instructionsBe a good role model
12. Some instructions are meant to be followed…1212
13. Why follow instructions?13How much & how often1 13Reason for medication2
14. 14Some people misuse medication by taking it for a different reason than prescribed.What reasons do teens give?14Think About It:
15. 15What could teens do instead of misusing?Identify a few positive alternatives.Think About It:15
16. 1616Use Medications SafelyKeep for yourselfFollow instructionsBe a good role model
17. 17Help OthersLearn more Share the informationTalk with a trusted adultVisit: GenerationRx.org
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