The following information is intended for use by pharmacists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians as they prepare to educate their communities about prescription drug abuse.

PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION 

• Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Presentation
• How to provide prescription drug abuse education in your community

SUGGESTED HANDOUTS FOR PRESENTATION

• Online Resources for Teachers: Includes websites where teachers can access resources related to prescription drug abuse.
• Online Resources for Parents: Includes websites where parents can access resources related to prescription drug abuse.

GENERAL RESOURCES

• National Resources
• Wisconsin Resources

RESOURCES FOR SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

• Resources for Health Care Providers
• Resources for Teens
• Resources for Parents
• Resources for Law Enforcement
• Resources for Impaired Professionals
• Resources for Teachers

RELATED RESOURCES

• Prescription Drug Disposal
• Medicaid Lock In Program
• Wisconsin Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

NATIONAL RESOURCES

• National Institute on Drug Abuse Homepage: Variety of resources for students and young adults, parents and teachers, health professionals and much more. Sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Prescription Drug Abuse Chart: Prescription drug abuse chart that includes substance, street names, DEA schedule, and effects of intoxication. Sponsored by NIH
• AwareRx: Information and resources on how to get informed, get involved, and get inspired. Sponsored by the Minnesota Pharmacists Foundation, American Pharmacists Association and others
• Prescription Drug Abuse: DEA information about prescription drug abuse. Includes additional links to various sites focused on prescription drug abuse. Sponsored by DEA
• US Department of Health and Human Services – Alcohol and Drug Information: Recent publications regarding drug and alcohol use. Sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• Generation Rx Initiative: Prescription drug abuse prevention resources for schools, colleges and communities.Sponsored by The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy 

WISCONSIN RESOURCES

• Wisconsin DHS on Substance Use Prevention and Healthy Living
• Dose of Reality Campaign: Prevent Prescription Painkiller Abuse in Wisconsin Awareness, Education, and Prevention Effort led by the Department of Justice and partners from across the state who are committed to saving lives and preventing prescription painkiller addiction.
• "Red Flags" video from Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board and National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

• Educate Before You Medicate: Website provides information for enhanced communication between patients and health care providers about medication use. Sponsored by The National Council on Patient Information and Education

RESOURCES FOR TEENS

• National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens: Prescription drug abuse information for teens. Sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Above the Influence: Information for teens about “living above the influence” of illicit and prescription drugs. Sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
• Teens Health: Information for teens about prescription drug abuse.  Sponsored by The Nemours Foundation

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

• Get Smart About Drugs: DEA resources for parents about illicit, prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Sponsored by DEA
• The Partnership at drugfree.org: Resources for parents that describe tips for prevention, intervention and treatment. Sponsored by The Partnership at drugfree.org
• Stop Medicine Abuse: Provides advice and resources for parents and teachers on OTC and prescription drug abuse. Sponsored by Consumer Products Healthcare Association

RESOURCES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

• National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators: Resources to increase collaboration between law enforcement, state regulators, healthcare professionals, and the pharmaceutical industry
• RxPatrol: A collaborative effort between industry and law enforcement, designed to collect, collate, analyze and disseminate pharmacy theft information. Sponsored by Purdue Pharma

RESOURCES FOR IMPAIRED PROFESSIONALS

• Impaired Professionals - Professional Assistance Procedure (PAP): A program within the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing designed to help impaired professionals seek help without fear of losing credentials
• Wisconsin Pharmacy Recovery Network (WPRN): Additional resources for pharmacists, students and pharmacy technician

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

• Drug Abuse - Prevention Strategies for Schools: Provides information for teachers and schools to help prevent drug use and provides information regarding how to handle situations when drug use is identified. Sponsored by the Education Resources Information Center
• Stop Medicine Abuse: Provides advice and resources for parents and teachers on OTC and prescription drug abuse. Sponsored by Consumer Products Healthcare Association