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Online Resources
National
Association of School Nurses - Smart Moves, Smart Choices Campaign – This
website has an animated video focused on teens and prescription drug misuse and
toolkits and other resources for parents, teens, educators and schools.
In order to receive the free School Tool Kit you must be a school
professional, substance abuse counselor or prevention specialist, or parent of
a middle or high school-aged teen in the United States.
National Institute on Drug Abuse - "Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction" – This website contains extensive information about findings from research on the brain that have revolutionized understanding of compulsive drug use and contributed to identifying approaches to prevent and treat the problem.
http://pharmacy.osu.edu/outreach/generation-rx-toolkits - This website of the College of Pharmacy at the Ohio State University contains videos, toolkits and other resources developed for elementary students, teens, college students, the community, health care professionals and seniors. The materials are ready to use and can easily be adapted to many groups and settings.
http://starttalking.ohio.gov/ - This website provides information about an educational effort initiated by Governor Kasich and First Lady Karen Kasich and focuses on a variety of ways to address the preventon of prescription drug abuse among young people. Per the website, a majority of substance-free adolescents credit their parents for the decision not to use illegal substances. Likewise, teachers and other authority figures can have a similar influence on youth and their decision-making. Materials and other resources on the website are designed to give parents, guardians, educators and community leaders the tools to start the conversation with Ohio’s youth about the importance of living healthy, drug-free lives.
http://www.healthyohioprogram.org/vipp/data/rxdata.aspx -Here you will find State and County level factsheets, presentations, and resources.
www. opiatecollaborative.cuyahogacounty.us
Twitter.com/OpiateTaskForce
Facebook.com/CuyahogaCountyOpiateTaskForce