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\nAccording to NIDA\u2019s annual Monitoring the Future survey, when asked how they obtained prescription opioids, a majority of the 12th graders surveyed said they were given the drugs or they bought them from a friend or relative. These statistics are particularly worrisome as youth who misuse prescription medications are more likely to report use of other drugs.
\nThe dramatic increase in overdose deaths involving prescription opioid pain relievers has led to concerted efforts to curb this crisis. Many resources are available that can help make a difference. If your community is interested in holding a prescription drug-focused event or promotional activity for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week\u00ae, we have materials to assist you in planning your event.
\nNOTE: All resources are from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and available online only unless otherwise indicated.
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Need more ideas? Check out the Get Activity Ideas page, photos from past events on our Flickr page, and events on our View Events Map page.
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