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Youth program Prescription for Danger The stats, myths, and risks of prescription drug abuse

Youth program What do you think? Approximately how many prescriptions are purchased in the U.S. each year? 1.3, , million billion trillion 1.3, , million billion trillion (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013)

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Youth program Generation Rx Pharmaceutical Populism …a growing culture of self-diagnosis and self- prescription

Youth program What do you think? About how many Americans (age 12 or older) abused a prescription medication in the past month? 1.6, , , million 5.65 million 1.6, , , million 5.65 million (National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2013)

Youth program Stats and Trends Prescription for Danger In 2012, there were more new abusers of prescription drugs than any other substance! (National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2012) First-time abusers of prescription drugs = 4,149,000

Youth program What do you think? Which behavior(s) is considered prescription drug misuse or abuse? 1.Taking a prescription drug that was not prescribed for you 2.Taking more of a prescription drug than you’re supposed to 3.Taking a prescription drug for a reason other than you’re supposed to 4.All of the above 1.Taking a prescription drug that was not prescribed for you 2.Taking more of a prescription drug than you’re supposed to 3.Taking a prescription drug for a reason other than you’re supposed to 4.All of the above

Youth program What do you think? Are teens a part of this problem? 1.Yes 2.No 1.Yes 2.No

Youth program Stats and Trends Prescription for Danger! (Monitoring the Future Study, 2013) Marijuana is the only “street” drug whose use exceeds that of prescription drugs.

Youth program Stats and Trends 16% of teens report misusing or abusing prescription drugs in the past year Nearly 1 in 4 teens reports misusing or abusing a prescription medication at least once in their lifetime Every day, about 2,000 teens abuse a prescription drug for the very first time (Partnership Attitude Tracking Study, 2014; National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2012)

Youth program What do you think? Why do teens abuse prescription drugs? 1.To get high 2.To relax 3.To improve grades 4.To “fit in” 5.All of the above 1.To get high 2.To relax 3.To improve grades 4.To “fit in” 5.All of the above

Youth program Teen Perceptions One-third of teens do not think that using medications once or twice without a prescription is of great or even moderate risk Teens do believe that the risks of abusing prescription drugs include overdosing, endangering your health, and addiction Teens believe prescription drugs are easy to obtain (Partnership Attitude Tracking Study, 2013)

Youth program What do you think? When justifying their prescription drug abuse, what reasons do teens give? 1.“Rx drugs can’t be dangerous.” 2.“Rx drugs can’t be addictive.” 3.“It’s legal.” 4.All of the above 1.“Rx drugs can’t be dangerous.” 2.“Rx drugs can’t be addictive.” 3.“It’s legal.” 4.All of the above

Youth program Prescription for Danger - Summary In terms of abuse, prescription drugs are not safe alternatives to street drugs Addiction can occur just as easily with some prescription drugs as it does with street drugs. Possessing a prescription drug without a prescription is illegal and a felony offense (punishable by jail time)

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Youth program Developed by The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy This program is made possible with a grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation