So, You’re a Parent or Guardian
These little things can be dangerous.
Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 teens report taking a prescription drug NOT prescribed to them at least once in their lives?
So, You’re a Parent or Guardian
These little things can be dangerous.Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 teens report taking a prescription drug NOT prescribed to them at least once in their lives?
Heads Up. They don’t call it an epidemic lightly.
Opioids can be addictive and are easy to get into the wrong hands.Common Opioids:
Heads Up. They don’t call it an epidemic lightly.
Opioids can be addictive and are easy to get into the wrong hands.Common Opioids:
If you or your kids are prescribed one of these medications, Speak Up.
When facing dangers, it’s time to speak up.Resources:
Get the “Need to Know” guide for talking with your kids.
Get The Guide
Questions to ask the doctor or dentist before your child is prescribed an opioid.
Key Questions
It only takes a little to take a life.
And it only takes a little to save one.
Talking to your family about the dangers opioids can be the difference it takes to change their future forever. Below are a couple of tips and conversation starters:
- Use topical events or stories in the media to seize the moment. For example: “There are a lot of news stories lately about people of all ages using drugs called opioids. How much do you know about this? What do you think about this? Have you heard of these drugs being used at your school?”
- Ask open-ended questions that will lead to an interactive dialogue. For example:
- How often do you hear other people or your friends talking about drugs at school? How does that make you feel?
- Do you think it is easy for kids your age to get drugs or alcohol when they want to? How and why?
If you or your kids are prescribed one of these medications, Speak Up.
When facing dangers, it’s time to speak up.Resources:
Get the “Need to Know” guide for talking with your kids.
Questions to ask the doctor or dentist before your child is prescribed an opioid.
It only takes a little to take a life.
And it only takes a little to save one.
Talking to your family about the dangers opioids can be the difference it takes to change their future forever. Below are a couple of tips and conversation starters:
- Use topical events or stories in the media to seize the moment. For example: “There are a lot of news stories lately about people of all ages using drugs called opioids. How much do you know about this? What do you think about this? Have you heard of these drugs being used at your school?”
- Ask open-ended questions that will lead to an interactive dialogue. For example:
- How often do you hear other people or your friends talking about drugs at school? How does that make you feel?
- Do you think it is easy for kids your age to get drugs or alcohol when they want to? How and why?
Step Up. One in four New Mexicans will be impacted by opioids. But you can do two little things to help stop it:
Step Up. One in four New Mexicans will be impacted by opioids. But you can do two little things to help stop it:
Step Up. One in four New Mexicans will be impacted by opioids. But you can do two little things to help stop it:
Step Up. One in four New Mexicans will be impacted by opioids. But you can do two little things to help stop it:
Safe Storage
The best thing to do is have a locking box where any medications are stored. But you can secure your medication in other ways. Here are a few ideas:
- Keep a tally on your phone of how many pills are in each bottle and update it whenever you take your medication.
- Get a bottle that counts medications for you
- Move your medications to a spot that only you know and continue to count the number of pills.
Safe Disposal
Don’t keep leftover pills you don’t need. Here are two ways that you can dispose of medications safely:
- Take them to a secure drop off site. Find one near you here
- Get a Deterra bag and follow the directions on the bag to deactivate your pills.
Always remember:
When your medications are stored safely, your family is safe.From young children who don’t know that medications are dangerous, to teens who may be feeling peer pressure to take medications that are not theirs, it’s best to make sure that you keep only the necessary medications in your home and that they are stored safely.
Safe Storage
The best thing to do is have a locking box where any medications are stored. But you can secure your medication in other ways. Here are a few ideas:
- Keep a tally on your phone of how many pills are in each bottle and update it whenever you take your medication.
- Get a bottle that counts medications for you
- Move your medications to a spot that only you know and continue to count the number of pills.
Safe Disposal
Don’t keep leftover pills you don’t need. Here are two ways that you can dispose of medications safely:
- Take them to a secure drop off site. Find one near you here
- Get a Deterra bag and follow the directions on the bag to deactivate your pills.
Always remember:
When your medications are stored safely, your family is safe.From young children who don’t know that medications are dangerous, to teens who may be feeling peer pressure to take medications that are not theirs, it’s best to make sure that you keep only the necessary medications in your home and that they are stored safely.
Safe Storage
The best thing to do is have a locking box where any medications are stored. But you can secure your medication in other ways. Here are a few ideas:
- Keep a tally on your phone of how many pills are in each bottle and update it whenever you take your medication.
- Get a bottle that counts medications for you
- Move your medications to a spot that only you know and continue to count the number of pills.
Safe Disposal
Don’t keep leftover pills you don’t need. Here are two ways that you can dispose of medications safely:
- Take them to a secure drop off site. Find one near you here
- Get a Deterra bag and follow the directions on the bag to deactivate your pills.
Always remember:
When your medications are stored safely, your family is safe.From young children who don’t know that medications are dangerous, to teens who may be feeling peer pressure to take medications that are not theirs, it’s best to make sure that you keep only the necessary medications in your home and that they are stored safely.
