You can help prevent and reduce prescription drug abuse by…
- Carefully monitoring prescription drugs in the home;
- Properly disposing of any unused or expired prescription drugs at a law enforcement-sponsored take-back event in the community;
- Supporting efforts to educate physicians about opiate painkiller prescribing;
- Sharing information about the dangers of prescription drug abuse with family, friends, and co-workers will help spread this important message.
But remember… If you have unused prescription drugs in your home, dispose of them properly. Don't take medication that isn't prescribed for you. And if you know of a friend, co-worker, or loved one who you think might be abusing prescription drugs, get help.
For more details, access the ONDCP's prescription drug abuse webpage, fact sheet, or blog post.