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Jackson’s death draws awareness about prescription drugs
The recent death of pop-icon, Michael Jackson has drawn the nation’s attention to misuse and abuse of prescription drugs. This is a major issue nation wide especially among youth.
According to the 2008 Monitoring the Future Report, of the top 10 drugs that high school students are misusing, seven are legal prescriptions or over the counter drugs.
To Prevent Prescription Abuse,
Each of us can:
Lock up prescriptions.
Encourage non-pharmaceutical options when possible.
Encourage educational achievement.
Be a positive role model.
Insist on consistent law enforcement.
Urge preventive actions when prescription abuse issues are publicized.
Encourage schools to consistently enforce zero tolerance policies.
Ask local government to set community standards that don’t glamorize drug use.
Be the neighbor with whom teens would talk about something important to them.
Notice when a youth does a good job and compliment that person.
Dispose prescription drugs at “Operation Medicine Cabinet”
“Operation Medicine Cabinet” is a prescription drug collection program, sponsored by Sherriff Bouchard and Home Instead Senior Care, which will commence this month in order to assist in addressing the issue of prescription drug abuse. The program will also aide in protecting our environment.
The Sheriff’s office encourages any individual wishing to dispose of outdated or unused prescriptions to attend.
“Operation Medicine Cabinet” will take place on Wednesday, July 15 from 3p.m.—6p.m. and will continue every Wednesday from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at:
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Oakland County Sherriff’s Office
1200 N. Telegraph Rd.
Building 38E
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248)858.5000
- Rochester Hills Substation
750 Barclay Circle
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
(248)537.3530
- Commerce Township Substation 2401 Glengary
Commerce Twp, MI 48307
(248)624.0715
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