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Understanding Prescription Drug Abuse
Joan Masters, M.Ed., MACSAPPMissouri Partners in Prevention
@MoSafeRx http://rx.missouri.edu
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America’s biggest drug problem is the use of illicit “street” drugs.
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America’s biggest drug problem is the use of illicit “street” drugs.
Prescription medications are among the most abused substances in the United States!
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Prescription Drugs on College Campuses: Scope of the Problem
• Rising nationwide concern• In 2012, 21% of Missouri college students used a prescription drug without a prescription.
• Most popular reasons for using without a prescription:– Improve academics (45%)– Increase energy (41%)– Reduce pain (36%)– Reduce stress (30%)– Enhance mood (26%)
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What types of prescription drugs are most commonly abused?
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What types of prescription drugs are most commonly abused?
Painkillers (e.g., OxyContin®, Vicodin®)
Sedatives (e.g., Xanax®, Ativan®)
Stimulants (e.g., Adderall®, Ritalin®)
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College students are often at high risk for prescription drug abuse.
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College students are often at high risk for prescription drug abuse.
The average age when prescription drug abuse starts is around 21.
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Alcohol Consumption
2011 2012 2013
Alcohol in the Past Year 78% 79% 77%
5+ Drinks in a 2 Hour Period 31% 27% 26%
5+ Drinks in One Sitting 33% 29% 27%
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15% of Missouri college students misused Rx medication in 2013
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Marijuana Use2011 2012 2013
Did not use 70% 79% 76%1‐6 times per year 10% 12% 13%1‐2 times per month 3% 3% 3%1‐2 times per week 2% 2% 2%3 or more times per week 4% 4% 4%
Every day ‐ ‐ 3%
15% of Missouri college students misused Rx medication in 2013
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Other Drug Use 2013
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Drug Reported any use, past year..
Marijuana 24.0%
Bath Salts 2.6%
K2 3.4%
Cocaine 3.9%
Amphetamines 4.9%
Inhalants 2.6%
Club Drugs 4.5%
Heroin 2.3%15% of Missouri college students misused Rx medication in 2013
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Top Reasons for Misuse
• Stress Reduction• Boost Academic Performance• Sleep Aid• Pain Relief
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Importance of Intended Use Among Users
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Stress Reduction Reduce Pain Academics Sleep Aid
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What can we do to prevent others from abusing our prescription medications?
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How can peers help?• Support those using medications with a prescription• Emphasizing healthy alternatives
– Stress reduction tips• Mind• Body• Time management
– Sleep prioritization– Pain management resources
• Student health center contact information• Public health clinic contact information• Homeopathic techniques
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Stress ReductionHealthy behavior alternatives
– Take care of your MIND• Avoid unnecessary stress• Don’t be afraid to take breaks
– Take care of your BODY• Get regular exercise• Refuel
– Take care of your TIME• Make lists• Manage your time• Find local resources
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Boost Academic PerformanceHealthy behavior alternatives
– Prioritize your time• Track due dates and deadlines• Plan enough time to complete all assignments
– Study in advance• Review new information after each class• Get a study buddy or seek out tutoring• Set a study schedule
– Prepare for success• Get adequate sleep• Eat right before tests and quizzes
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Sleep Aid
Healthy behavior alternatives– Maintain a regular sleep schedule– Exercise regularly– Avoid caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime– Study outside the bedroom and use the bed for sleeping
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Pain Relief
Health behavior alternatives– Visit your health care provider– Make an appointment with your student health center
– Look for a Public Health center in your area– Be sure to dispose of your pain medications after you have healed
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Most people who abuse prescription medications get them from a drug dealer.
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Most people who abuse prescription medications get them from a drug dealer.
More than 70% of those who abuse prescription medications get them from family members or friends.
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Health Consequences of Misuse
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Legal Consequences of Misuse• Federal
– “It is prohibited under federal law to manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess controlled substances without a bona fide prescription.”
• State– Typically charged with a Class C Felony
• 7 years prison sentence• $5,000 fine• Stigma of being a convicted felon
• College/University– Against Code of Conduct– Could result in disciplinary action such as suspension or dismissal
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Prescription drugs can help us live longer and healthier lives – but only if they are used properly under medical supervision.
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Tips for Bystanders
• Help others properly dispose of medication• Support friends who use medication properly with a prescription
• Introduce healthy alternatives• Refer to support resources
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Available Resources• National Drug Abuse Hotline: 1‐800‐943‐0566• Prescription Drug Abuse Hotline: 1‐888‐939‐3612
• Local campus resources– Health centers– Wellness centers– Counseling centers– Public safety departments
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Generation Rx• Created in 2007 by Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
• Funded by Cardinal Health Foundation• 5 toolkits geared at specific audiences• College toolkit includes 5 programs
– The Other Freshman 15– Every 15 Minutes– The Adderall Dilemma– It’s Drug Abuse– Prescription for Disaster