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### Protect Your Kids: Lock Up Medications to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse ###

Prescription drug abuse among teens is a growing concern, with 7 out of 10 drugs misused by high school seniors sourced from friends or relatives. In Arkansas, 22% of high school seniors report having abused prescription drugs in their lifetime. Over 60% of teens find it easy to access these medications from their parents' medicine cabinets. It's crucial to engage in open conversations with your children about the dangers of misusing prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Take proactive steps: lock up your medications and educate your kids to ensure their safety. ###

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### Protect Your Kids: Lock Up Medications to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse ###

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  1. Love your kids? Lock Up Your Medication 7 out of 10 drugs most abused by high school seniors are prescription or over-the-counter drugs acquired from relatives or friends (NIDA, 2008) ioit2me.com 870.862.2489

  2. Drug Abuse is Too Easy. Over 60% of teens report that prescription drugs are easy to get from parents’ medicine cabinets (PDFA, 2008) ioit2me.com 870.862.2489

  3. Talk to your kids about Prescription Drug Abuse 22% of Arkansas high school seniors have abused prescription drugs in their lifetime (APNA, 2008) ioit2me.com 870.862.2489

  4. Arkansas is in the TOP 10 for Pain Reliever Drug Abuse by 12-21 yr. olds. Talk to your kids about the dangers of abusing prescription & over-the-counter drugs. 870.862.2489 ioit2me.com

  5. Drug Abuse Is Too Easy. Over 60% of teens report that prescription drugs are easy to get from parents’ medicine cabinets (PDFA, 2008) 870.862.2489 ioit2me.com

  6. Talk to your kids about Prescription Drug Abuse 22% of Arkansas high school seniors have abused prescription drugs in their lifetime (APNA, 2008) 870.862.2489 ioit2me.com

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