Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth

Students become familiarized with the difference types of prescription drugs, how they can affect the body, and some of their harmful side effects.

Students explore how substance use disorder can affect the brain and body, knowledge which can ultimately help students avoid developing a problem.

Students learn about the proper usage, storage, and disposal of prescription drugs – important in preventing misuse and abuse of prescription drugs.

Students guide characters to make smart choices regarding prescription drug use, which is not always harmful but has the potential to be misused.

Students learn about the risks of the recreational use of prescription drugs. They also learn strategies for effectively refusing to misuse prescription drugs through interactive scenarios.

Students learn that treatment works, and recovery can help people in recovery. Students also have an opportunity to check in with themselves about their own prescription drug use and determine if they need support.

Students become familiar with how to support others in situations involving prescription drug misuse and overdose. They also get the opportunity to reflect on what stops and encourages them to reach out and help others in need.

Students learn about the facts, risks, and dangers of counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl, which will help them better understand and safely navigate the growing fentanyl health crisis in the country.