Unused medicines can spell many things. RISK, if they’re taken by someone they weren’t prescribed for. HARM, if accidentally taken by a child or pet. DANGER, or even death, if not used as directed. Unused or expired medicines may be hiding right in your home. In bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, purses, and anywhere you store medicines. So why put your family at risk?
The College Prescription Drug Study (CPDS) is a multi-institutional survey of undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The CPDS examines non-medical prescription drug use, including the reasons for and consequences of use, perceived access to prescription drugs and perceptions of use among students. The purpose of the CPDS is to understand the non-medical use of prescription drugs among college students. The CPDS was developed as a collaboration between The Ohio State University’s Center for the Study of Student Life, Student Wellness Center, and College of Pharmacy. The 2022 CPDS was administered by the College of Pharmacy.
Looking for resources to empower recovery or assist you or a loved one during a crisis, HCCan offers information and links the the agencies providing help. There are several resources available to you that address many issues related to substance abuse, mental health and wellness, stop smoking, underage drinking, and more. Check out the Youth and Parent Resources in the navigation at the top of the page.