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VisionVision“Healthier Children Today,
Healthier Community Tomorrow”
Mission To decrease substance abuse
among youth and adults in our community.
Who we are?Who we are?
Parents Law enforcement Business owners Government
Officials Civic or volunteer
groups Other community
members
Youth Schools Health care
professionals Religious
organizations Media Youth Serving
organizations
Prescription for a Safe Community Campaign
Annual Annual Drug Drop Drug Drop
Permanent Drug DropPermanent Drug Drop Open Open 2424 hours hours 77 Days a Week Days a Week
First free standing
drug depository in
Wisconsin
Total Medications Collected Annual Drug Drop
2007-2010=2243 lbs of medication disposed Permanent Drug Drop
opened Nov. 11, 2008 2008-2010= 2875 lbs of medication
disposed
Total estimate amount of pills disposed=
4,350,300 pills
AODA 8th, 10th and 11th Grade Student Survey
In 2007 48% of students reported fairly easy/very easy to get prescription drugs and in 2010 it has decreased to 45%
Expulsions: Prescription Drug Misuse
8 students (2006-2007) 7 students (2007-2008) 6 students (2008-2009) 0 students (2009-2010)
Education in Schools & Community
Educational Parent Letter sent home with students in School Districts within the County
Media Campaign including Posters in schools and communities Inserts with prescription medications Radio PSA’s and interviews Table tents Information in local newspapers, newsletters, church
bulletins Middle School 6th grade curriculum
PRESCRIPTION AND OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION SAFETY
FOR 6TH GRADERS
STAANDSTAAND
Students Taking Action Against Negative DecisionsStudents Taking Action Against Negative Decisions
Prescription (Rx) and Over the Counter (OTC)
Medications
Knowing the facts could save your education…and
maybe even your life!
Over the Counter Medication…
Any medication that is available to buy without a doctor’s prescription (written permission).
Over the counter medication can be bought at your local pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations or any other businesses.
It is used to treat headaches, sore muscles, cramps, sprains, colds, the flu, sleep problems and even problems staying awake.
Prescription Medication…
o Prescription medication is any medication that is prescribed or ordered by a doctor and has to be picked up at a pharmacy.o Prescription medication cannot legally be purchased or obtained without a doctor’s prescription (written permission).o Prescription medication is used to treat high blood pressure, pain, sleep problems, ADD/ADHD, depression and other illnesses or medical needs.
NO DRUG IS SAFE WHEN ABUSED!o Prescription and over the counter medications, when misused or abused, are as dangerous and sometimes more dangerous than street drugs, such as cocaine or heroin.o Emergency room visits related to the nonmedical use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, increased 21 percent from 2004 to 2005 (DAWN Network, 2005: National Estimates of Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits).
Case Scenario:
April 2009: 15 year-old Whitefish Bay High School Freshman,
Madison Kiefer, died from an accidental overdose of 2
prescription medications.
Giving, Sharing or Selling…
o Giving or Sharing means handing some or all of your medication or someone else’s medication to another person for free.
o Selling means giving or sharing some or all of your medication or someone else’s medication with another person in exchange for money or other items.
What does it mean to deal drugs or be a drug dealer?
YOU are a dealer if you…o Give o Shareo Sell Any medication, over the counter or prescription, to another person any time.
Why you don’t give, share or sell your medication or take someone else's:
Because even if you are BFFs, you do NOT know…o Medical history o Allergies or other reactions to medications o How the medication is going to effect them or you (it IS different for everyone) o Interactions with other medications
School(Hours, Property, Activities & Policies)
School hours and activities include:o any activity that occurs before,
during or after school and is:On school groundsOn the school busDuring a school athletic activityAt a school concertOn a school field tripAt a school danceDuring any school-related activity
If you are not sure, ask an adult in your school…
When is it ok to use prescription or over the counter medication at
school?It is ok to take prescription or over the
counter medication at school ONLY WHEN: You have written doctor and parent
permission and your doctor and parents have completed, signed and turned in a special medication form from your school.
You keep the medications in a safe place in the school office where they are given to you only under the supervision of a trained school staff member.
What happens if I don’t follow the school rules?
o Suspension: In-school suspension means you are at school, but you are not able to stay in your class with your friends. Usually, you have to sit in the office or in another room and complete your school work for the day.Out-of school suspension means you may not come to school or be on school grounds for a couple of days but you are still responsible for school work.
o Expulsion: You may not come to school, be on school grounds or participate in any school activities at all and you lose the right to receive your education at school. Your parents will need to find another way for you to receive your education.
Can there be a legal consequence?
Legal Consequences vary depending on what is decided by the court.
Possibilities include:
o Fineso Community Serviceo Jail Time
Case Scenario:
July 2010: Matthew Laughrin was sentenced to 12 years in prison for
Second-Degree Reckless Homicide in connection with Madison Keifer’s death.
What Can I Do?
Do not give, share or sell your medications or anyone else’s medications to another person. Do not take medications unless you have
permission from your parent and doctor and are being supervised by an adult.
If someone tries to give, share or sell you their medication, tell an adult immediately.
Share the information you learned today with your parent(s) or another adult. (Handout)
Be Safe! Medications can be helpful when used properly!
Review
Differences and Similarities of Prescription Medication, Over the Counter Medication and Street Drugs
What is the difference between giving/sharing, selling and dealing drugs.
School rules related to prescription and over the counter medications
Consequences for not following school rules related to prescription and over the counter medications
Potential Legal Consequences for giving/sharing or selling medication.
What can you do?
Janet LloydDrug Free Communities Grant [email protected] ext. 4704
Chris ChristensenATODA Program Grant [email protected] ext. 4716
www.drugfreefdl.com