December 8, 2022
Medication Safety Program
Medicines are used to treat diseases, manage conditions, and relieve symptoms. Medicines are generally safe when used as prescribed or as directed on the label, but there are risks in
December 8, 2022
Commonly Misused Over-the-Counter Meds
Are you concerned about someone in your household misusing your over-the-counter medication? If so, the ingredients in cough medicine and the anti-diarrheal lopermide should probably be on your radar. For
December 8, 2022
Teen Substance Use & Risks
Parents play a critical role in their children’s lives. As their children grow to pre-teens and teens, parents worry about new risks they may experience. One such risk is the
December 8, 2022
Preventing Opioid Overdose
The best ways to prevent opioid overdose deaths are to improve opioid prescribing, reduce exposure to opioids, prevent misuse, and treat opioid use disorder. More information
December 8, 2022
Marijuana and Public Health
Marijuana—which can also be called cannabis—is the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States, with an estimated 48.2 million people using it in 2019. Marijuana and Public
December 8, 2022
When the Stakes Turn Toxic: Learn About Problem Gambling
Many people enjoy gambling as recreation without causing harm to themselves or others. Yet some people can’t control their impulse to gamble, even when it takes a terrible toll on
December 8, 2022
The Risks of Vaping: A Look at Safety
You might also know about the recent outbreak of lung injuries and deaths linked to vaping in the U.S. But those aren’t the only risks that come with vaping. Here’s
December 8, 2022
Teen Suicide: Understanding the Risk and Getting Help
The rate of teen suicide has increased over the last decade. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for teens and young adults in the United States. For