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Holliston Police Department 550 Washington Street · Holliston, Massachusetts · 01746 Business: (508)429-1212 · Fax (508)429-0611 Emergency 9-1-1
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Help Prevent Teen Abuse of Prescription Drugs
Abusing prescription medications is dangerous and can cause dependence,
slower brain activity, irregular heart beats, dangerously high body temperature, heart failures, or seizures.
The easiest way for teens to obtain prescription drugs is from their parents or friends' medicine cabinets.
Get the facts:
Every day 2,700 teens try prescription drugs to get high for the first time
For today's teens prescription drugs are easier to get than beer
1 in 3 report being offered prescription or over-the-counter drugs for the purpose of the abuse
Emergency room visits increased 300% for teens abusing prescription drugs between 1995 and 2005
40% of teens believe it is safer to use prescription drugs than other drugs
In Holliston, 12% of high school students report using prescription drugs that were not prescribed to them. Many also use in combination with alcohol.
Secure your medications at home.
Get rid of what you don't use:
To safely dispose of medications at home, remove medication from bottle or package and mix in a bag with kitty litter or coffee grounds and throw in the trash.
DO NOT FLUSH down the toilet or drain.
Talk to your kids! You can impact their behavior.
For more information:
www.drugfree.org/notinmyhouse/experts.aspx
Sponsored by:
Holliston Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Initiative
Holliston Police Department
Holliston Fire Department
Holliston Youth & Family Services
Holliston Public Schools
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