I recently had the opportunity to work with Operation UNITE, creating some images and logos for the Accidental Dealer campaign. UNITE is a great organization run by some very dedicated people. I am glad I got to work on this project, and this is what I learned:
YOU MAY BE THE LOCAL DRUG DEALER.
Unless your medication is locked up, it is accessible to your children, your grandchildren, your nieces and nephews, your neighbors, or even your friends.
FACTS:
- Prescription drug abuse has risen 400 percent in the last decade
- Prescription drugs are the second most abused substances in the nation
- 2500 children each day in the U.S. experiment with prescription drugs for the first time
- Majority of teens first obtain drugs from a family member or a friends family member without their knowledge.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
- Talk to your kids about the dangers of drugs
- Lock up your medication and keep a monthly inventory
- If you suspect a problem or need more information, Operation UNITE can provide guidance and resources at 1-866-678-6483.
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