Prescription drug abuse is a serious problem facing America’s youth and their parents. In order to prevent and raise awareness about drug-related incidents, the National Family Partnership is sponsoring its annual Lock Your Meds Day. It’s a day for parents to pledge to talk to their kids about the dangers of taking medications without a prescription.
Here are some tips from the Office of National Drug Control to make sure your kids and all of the kids that come into your home are safe:
- Dispose of leftover medications safely. If you’re unsure how, check out this article that has FDA-recommended tips for what to do with leftover prescriptions.
- Talk to your children about the use and abuse of prescription drugs.
- Take advantage of county, city or state educational programs to educate yourself and your family members.
For ideas on how to talk to your kids or prevent them from getting to your prescriptions, visit RxSafetyMatters.org and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. Both sites have great advice for parents with children of any age, even toddlers who may be getting into prescriptions accidentally.
