Focus Questions
Topic: Socio-Medical Issues
Teens and the Abuse of Presription Medications
1. What is prescription drug abuse?
2. Is prescription drug abuse a big problem for teens? How many teens abuse prescription drugs?
3. What prescription drugs are most commonly abused by teens?
How do they usually obtain these medications?
4. What are the major reasons that teens abuse prescription medications?
5. What are some signs that teens are abusing prescription drugs?
6. What are the short term and long term impacts of abusing prescription medications?
7. What are the common misconceptions about prescription drug abuse?
8. What types of resources and services are available for teens who abuse prescription medications?
9. How prevalent is prescription drug abuse in your school?
Do you know anyone who has ever abused prescription medications?
10. How can you help prevent prescription drug abuse?
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E-Links for Focus Questions
1. What is prescription drug abuse?
NIDA for Teens:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_rx1.php
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs:
http://www.adp.cahwnet.gov/director/pdf/PDM_Tips_for_Educators.pdf
The Journal of School Nursing:
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/pd_toolkit_nurses_supplement.pdf
New York State Department of Health:
http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1064/
The Antidrug:
http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/teen-rx/CADCA_Strategizer52.pdf
Troubled Teen 101:
http://www.troubledteen101.com/articles29.html
Smart Moves Smart Choices:
http://www.smartmovessmartchoices.org/pdfs/SmartMoves_SchoolToolKit_Web.pdf
2. Is prescription drug abuse a big problem for teens?
How many teens abuse prescription drugs?
NIDA for Teens:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_rx1.php
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/peerx/prescription-drug-facts/get-involved
Healthland Time:
http://healthland.time.com/2012/06/11/kids-taking-adhd-drugs-to-get-good-grades-how-big-a-problem-is-it/
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs:
http://www.adp.cahwnet.gov/director/pdf/PDM_Tips_for_Educators.pdf
The Journal of School Nursing:
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/pd_toolkit_nurses_supplement.pdf
Teens Health:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/prescription_drug_abuse.html
Times Standard:
http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_21353289/community-coalition-comes-together-combat-
prescription-drug-abuse
Drug Free:
http://www.drugfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Preventing-Teen-Abuse-of-Prescription-Drugs-
Fact-Sheet-2draft-Cephalon-sponsored.pdf
WEB MD:
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20100603/survey-reveals-rx-drug-abuse-by-teens
Smart Moves Smart Choices:
http://www.smartmovessmartchoices.org/pdfs/SmartMoves_SchoolToolKit_Web.pdf
3. What prescription drugs are most commonly abused by teens?
How do they usually obtain these medications?
Medicine Net:
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=47279
NIDA for Teens:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_rx1.php
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs:
http://www.adp.cahwnet.gov/director/pdf/PDM_Tips_for_Educators.pdf
The Journal of School Nursing:
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/pd_toolkit_nurses_supplement.pdf
Thirteen:
http://www.thirteen.org/metrofocus/2012/06/medicine-cabinet-as-entry-point-for-teen-drug-abuse/
Yahoo News:
http://news.yahoo.com/why-prescription-drug-addiction-growing-among-teens-194604202.html
News Medical:
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20110204/Study-finds-increased-prescription-drug-abuse-among-teens.aspx
WEB MD:
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20100603/survey-reveals-rx-drug-abuse-by-teens
Darien Patch:
http://darien.patch.com/articles/teen-deaths-related-to-prescription-drug-abuse-skyrocket-eb25989c
Promote Prevention:
http://www.promoteprevent.org/publications/prevention-briefs/prescription-drug-abuse-adolescents
Smart Moves Smart Choices:
http://www.smartmovessmartchoices.org/pdfs/SmartMoves_SchoolToolKit_Web.pdf
4. What are the major reasons that teens abuse prescription medications?
Teens Health:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/prescription_drug_abuse.html
NIDA for Teens:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_rx1.php
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs:
http://www.adp.cahwnet.gov/director/pdf/PDM_Tips_for_Educators.pdf
The Journal of School Nursing:
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/pd_toolkit_nurses_supplement.pdf
The Anti-Drug:
http://www.theantidrug.com/drug-information/otc-prescription-drug-abuse/prescription-drug-dangers/
why-teens-abuse-prescription-otc-drugs.aspx
Mayo Clinic:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prescription-drug-abuse/DS01079/DSECTION=causes
Get Smart About Drugs:
http://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com/Files/File/DEApillbook_1_5_08.pdf
Teen Health FX:
http://www.teenhealthfx.com/answers/hot+topics/prescription+drug+abuse
5. What are some signs that teens are abusing prescription drugs?
NIDA for Teens:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_rx1.php
Help Guide:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/drug_substance_abuse_addiction_signs_effects_treatment.htm
Talk About RX:
http://www.talkaboutrx.org/documents/TAP2009_WarningSigns.pdf
Medicine Net:
http://www.medicinenet.com/teen_drug_abuse/page4.htm#what_are_the_symptoms_and_warning_signs_of_drug_abuse
Sober Living by the Sea:
http://www.soberliving.com/resources/signs-of-teen-prescription-drug-abuse
Live Strong:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/109771-abuse-prescription-drugs-teenagers/
Who You Want to Be:
http://whoyouwant2be.org/parents/prescription-drug-use
The Journal of School Nursing:
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/pd_toolkit_nurses_supplement.pdf
Promote Prevention:
http://www.promoteprevent.org/publications/prevention-briefs/prescription-drug-abuse-adolescents
6. What are the short term and long term impacts of abusing prescription medications?
National Institute on Drug Abuse:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/commonly-abused-drugs/health-effects
NIDA for Teens:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_rx1.php
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/peerx/prescription-drug-facts/
The Journal of School Nursing:
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/pd_toolkit_nurses_supplement.pdf
Drug-Free World:
http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/ritalin/the-vicious-effects-of-prescription-stimulants.html
http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/prescription/depressants.html
Parents the Anti-Drug:
http://www.theantidrug.com/drug-information/otc-prescription-drug-abuse/prescription-drug-rx-abuse/painkillers.aspx
Intercept Interventions:
http://www.interceptinterventions.com/addictions/the-dangers-of-prescription-drugs/
7. What are the common misconceptions about prescription drug abuse?
NIDA for Teens:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_rx1.php
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs:
http://www.adp.cahwnet.gov/director/pdf/PDM_Tips_for_Educators.pdf
The Journal of School Nursing:
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/pd_toolkit_nurses_supplement.pdf
The Anti-Drug:
http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/TEENS_AND_PRESCRIPTION_DRUGS.pdf
About:
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/teens/a/teen_drug_myths.htm
Talk About RX:
http://www.talkaboutrx.org/documents/MythBusters.pdf
Positive Articles:
http://www.positivearticles.com/Article/Myths-About-Teen-Prescription-Drug-Abuse/51782
Smart Moves Smart Choices:
http://www.smartmovessmartchoices.org/pdfs/SmartMoves_SchoolToolKit_Web.pdf
8. What types of resources and services are available for teens who abuse prescription medications?
Drug Free:
http://www.drugfree.org/prevent
Medicine Net:
http://www.medicinenet.com/teen_drug_abuse/page8.htm#where_can_a_person_get_help_for_teen_drug_abuse
Find Treatment SAMHSA:
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
The Anti-Drug:
http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/teen-rx/CADCA_Strategizer52.pdf
Talk About RX:
http://www.talkaboutrx.org/documents/HelpfulResources.pdf
9. How prevalent is prescription drug abuse in your school?
Do you know anyone who has ever abused prescription medications?
NIDA for Teens:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_rx1.php
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs:
http://www.adp.cahwnet.gov/director/pdf/PDM_Tips_for_Educators.pdf
The Journal of School Nursing:
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/pd_toolkit_nurses_supplement.pdf
Above the Influence:
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/
Smart Moves Smart Choices:
http://www.smartmovessmartchoices.org/pdfs/SmartMoves_SchoolToolKit_Web.pdf
10. How can you help prevent prescription drug abuse?
NIDA for Teens:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_rx1.php
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/tag/prescription-drug-abuse/
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs:
http://www.adp.cahwnet.gov/director/pdf/PDM_Tips_for_Educators.pdf
The Journal of School Nursing:
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/pd_toolkit_nurses_supplement.pdf
Drug Free:
http://www.drugfree.org/prevent
The Anti-Drug:
http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/teen-rx/CADCA_Strategizer52.pdf
Above the Influence:
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/
Smart Moves Smart Choices:
http://www.smartmovessmartchoices.org/pdfs/SmartMoves_SchoolToolKit_Web.pdf
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Useful Websites to Explore
www.teens.drugabuse.gov
www.drugfree.org
www.theantidrug.com
www.drugfreeworld.org
www.AbovetheInfluence.com
www.promoteprevent.org
www.smartmovessmartchoices.org
www.troubledteen101.com
www.kidshealth.org
www.talkaboutrx.org
Participants will work with medical experts on proposing solutions to a number of socio-medical issues that affect young people on Long Island. In the workshop on Bullying, Cyber-bullying, and Social Networking students will discuss how to recognize patterns of bullying and cyber-bullying. Students will also discuss positive and negative issues that may arise during the use of on-line social networks, including the issue of cyber-bullying. The goal of the workshop is to come up with ideas of what can be done to stop bullying and cyber-bullying in and outside of the school environment. At the 2012 LIYS, this workshop was moderated by Dr. Peter D’Amico, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Dr. Damaris Miranda, Child Psychologist, and Dr. Rashesh Dholakia, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at the North Shore-LIJ Health System. Participants in the Effects of Poverty and Health focused on what can be done to prevent health issues in students coming from backgrounds of lower socio-economic status. At the 2012 LIYS, this workshop was moderated by Jennifer Mieres, MD, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, and Amit Powar, MD of the North Shore LIJ Health System. The Teens and the Abuse of Prescription Medication is a new socio-medical topic that we are introducing for the 2013 LIYS.
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