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Medication Safety for Teens
Educational Workshops
Due to COVID-19, inspection stations hours in your area are likely to be suspended or adjusted. Please call ahead to make sure they are open.
Our coalitions host educational workshops for parents and caregivers.
To find an event, select your state on the left-side navigation. If your state is not listed, contact your local coalition.
Educational Workshop Listings
Medication Safety for Teens
This is an age when preteens and teenagers can learn the value of responsibility and hard work by doing chores around the house. They might even enjoy it – although they’ll rarely admit it. Before they start, make sure to have a quick talk with your kids about some of the potential dangers of poisonous items such as gasoline, spray paint and medicines. Then, enjoy the extra help.
Top Tips about Medication Safety
- Keep cleaning products in their original containers. Never put a potentially poisonous product in something other than its original container (such as a plastic soda bottle), where it could be mistaken for something else.
- Throw away old medicines and other potential poisons. Check your garage, basement and other storage areas for cleaning and work supplies you no longer need and can discard.
- Speak with older kids about the dangers of inhalants and abusing prescription medicines.