Online Resources

For Community:

AwareRx.org
Authoritative information for consumers about prescription drug safety, disposal, abuse and how to buy medicine on the Internet.

DisposeMyMeds.org
An online resource about the safe use and the environmental impact of prescription medicine. It also can help locate medication disposal programs near you.

DrugAbuse.gov
All the latest from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, covering drugs of abuse in addition to prescription medicines, tobacco and alcohol. Written for researchers, parents and educators, and patients and families.

PreventRxAbuse.org
An online toolkit for community leaders and educators aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse.

Whitehouse.gov/ondcp
Information from the Office of National Drug Control Policy that details efforts to reduce drug abuse and its consequences. Provides support and guidance for parents, teachers, community leaders and ordinary citizens.

For Parents:

Drugfree.org/resources
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids’ site, aiming to help reduce teen substance abuse and support families affected by addiction.

• TalkAboutRx.org
  To stimulate and improve communication among consumers and health care professionals about the appropriate use of medicines.
• MedicineAbuseProject.org
  Tools and resources for families to help keep teens from abusing medicine.

For Teens:

AboveTheInfluence.com
Tools and knowledge teens can use to help them stand up to negative pressures and influences in their lives.

Teens.DrugAbuse.gov
Accurate and timely information on drugs and health for teens, teachers and parents.