WLEN Public Service Announcement

Woman’s Voice: Every day an average of 2,000 teens use prescription drugs to get high.  The good news?  It’s preventable.  Do your part to prevent prescription drug abuse by taking these steps:  Safeguard all prescription drugs at home by monitoring the quantities.  Know how many pills are in a bottle or pill packet.  Keep track of refills, and even if you don’t have teens in your home, lock your meds up.  Properly dispose of all your medications.  Remember the Big Red Barrel program?  Set clear rules by making sure your teens understand your rules about drug use, including not sharing medications with anyone and always following medical providers; advice in dosage.  Be a role model by following the same rules and talk to the teens in your life about the dangers of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Do your part.  For more information on how you can do your part or any information regarding substance abuse, contact customer services at 263-8905.