Manhasset CASA is working with the National Family Partnership to initiate its "Lock Your Meds: Be Aware. Don't Share" Prescription Drug Misuse Public Awareness Campaign. The campaign works in partnership with the community to provide information regarding the health and safety risks of prescription medication misuse with a primary focus on keeping prescription and over-the counter pharmaceuticals away from our youth:
CASA's 2010 Lock Your Meds Campaign Materials:
Town of North Hempstead Press Release
Things You Can Do and CASA Calendar Card
Community Outreach Newsletter
Pharmaceutical Drop Off Event, Saturday, October 23, 2010 (flyer)
Pharmaceutical Drop Off Event (event pictures)
Prescription Drug Misuse Fact Sheet
Prescription Drug Misuse Signs & Symptoms
CASA Bus Shelter Public Service Ads
Manhasset Clergy writes Letter to the Editor of The Manhasset Press
Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds writes Letter to the Editor regarding teen substance abuse rates
Resources:
Getting High on Prescription Drugs
Talking to your Kids about Prescription Drug Abuse
The Abuse of Prescription & Over-the-Counter Drugs
Preventing Teen Cough Medicine Abuse
Harmful Interactions: Mixing Medicines with Alcohol