1. Presenter Name Presenter’s Organization Date

2. Program Outline 1.Discuss the scope, causes, and consequences of misusing prescription drugs. 2.Identify four “key messages” for safe medication practices. 3.Discuss how you can take action at home or in your community to educate others about safe medication practices. 2

3. Medications can help us… 3

4. …when used as directed by a healthcare professional 4

5. Which scenario depicts prescription drug misuse? 5

6. Misusing medications is: 1.Taking more than prescribed 2.Taking medication for a reason different than prescribed 3.Sharing or taking someone else’s medication Regardless of intentions… 6

7. Prescription Drug Misuse is a National Epidemic 7

8. This epidemic affects all of us 8

9. Several factors fuel the misuse of prescription drugs: 9

10. The misuse of prescription drugs has serious consequences 10

11. 11 YOU can make a difference!

12. 12 Safe Medication Practices to Follow Only use prescription medications as directed by a health professional Do not share or take someone else’s medication Keep your medications safe Model safe medication practices 1 2 3 4

13. Only use prescription medications as directed by a health professional 13 1

14. Do not share or take someone else’s medication 14 2

15. Keep your medications safe: storage 15 3

16. Keep your medications safe: disposal 16 3

17. No drug dropbox or take-back near you? 17 STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3:

18. Model safe medication practices 18 4

19. Take Action: Educate Others 19 Free Educational Resources at GenerationRx.org

20. Questions?