Monitor and Secure Prescription Medications
Do
- Place prescriptions in a safe, locked container
- Record the time and dosage when you take or administer medication
- Ask your doctor how to safely take your medications
- Dispose of unneeded prescriptions in a Take Back Box
- Keep naloxone in the house if you are prescribed opioids
- Seek treatment if you have dependency on prescription or illicit opioids
Do Not
- Keep medication accessible on countertops or in a dresser
- Forget to clean up spilled medication
- Throw medication in the trash
- Dump medication down the sink
- Flush medication down the toilet
- Forget to record dosage
Arkansas Poison Center Hotline 800-222-1222
Tools Talk to Your Doctor
Advocate for yourself and your safety when you visit the doctor.
Tools to Talk to Your Teen
Parents have a big influence over their teen’s opinions about substance misuse. Here are tips to talk with your teen.
- ¿Sus hijos están en riesgo? (Partnership to End Addiction)
- Resources for Families (Partnership to End Addiction)
- How to Talk to Your Teen About Prescription Opioids (SAMSHA)
- Opioid Facts for Parents (NIDA)
Aging adults are at risk for opioid use disorder when taking medications for chronic pain. OPAL has resources to keep aging adults healthy and safe.