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Prescription Drugs Presented BY: Coalition Specialist BHSST

Prescription Drugs Presented BY: Coalition Specialist BHSST. Prescription drugs. Prescription drugs are prescribed by a doctor to assist the patient with pain, depression, and terminal illnesses. Different Types of Medication: Stimulants Opioids Depressants. Stimulants.

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Prescription Drugs Presented BY: Coalition Specialist BHSST

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  1. Prescription Drugs Presented BY: Coalition SpecialistBHSST

  2. Prescription drugs • Prescription drugs are prescribed by a doctor to assist the patient with pain, depression, and terminal illnesses. • Different Types of Medication: • Stimulants • Opioids • Depressants

  3. Stimulants • Its Use: Increases alertness, attention, and energy. • Treats: ADHD, narcolepsy, occasionally depression • Names: Adderall, Concerta, Dexedrine • Slang Terms: Addy, Bennies, Speed, Uppers

  4. Opioids • Its use: acts on the nervous system to relieve pain. • Treats: pain from surgeries, body aches, terminal illnesses • Names: Codeine, Acetaminophen, Morphine, Fentanyl • Slang: Hillbilly Heroin, Oxy, OC, Happy Pills

  5. Prescription drugs affecting us

  6. Depressants • Its Use: slows down the normal activity that goes on in the brain and spinal cord • Treats: anxiety and sleep disorders • Names: Xanax, Valium, Amytal • Slang: Candy, Sleeping Pills, Tranks, Yellows, Reds

  7. How can prescription drugs BECOME harmful? • Misuse • When a person consumes the medication in a manner not intended. • Abuse • Problematic use. Taking medication to get high.

  8. How are Prescription Drugs connected to our Youth?

  9. Prescription drug abuse in teens • 2nd most abuse drug among teens and young adults. • In 2016, there was 3574 discipline actions related to possession of controlled substances. • Students reported the most commonly used prescription medication is codeine cough syrup, for recreational purposes.

  10. Why do Teens use prescription Drugs? • Misconception of dangers and consequences • Examples from adults • Accessibility • “Safer” solution to problems • Influence from peers

  11. What can YOU do to prevent the misuse and abuse? • Continue the education. • Ask your doctor/pharmacist questions. • Be aware of how you talk about prescription drugs. • Have an assigned “nurse” in your household. • Set the example. • Live a healthy lifestyle

  12. LOCK YOUR MEDS

  13. AND DISPOSE of Medication properly

  14. Don’twaitforNationalTake Back Day • WeslacoPoliceDepartment • Hidalgo County Precinct #4 • PharrPoliceDepartment • EdinburgPoliceDepartment • McAllen ISD PoliceDepartment • Mission PoliceDepartment • PalmviewPoliceDepartment

  15. References • https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs/stimulants/how-do-stimulants-affect-brain-body • http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/prescription/depressants.html • http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/prescription/prescription-drugs-what-you-don-t-know.html • https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs/opioids/what-are-opioids • http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/prescription/quick-facts.html

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