Prescription and "Over the Counter" Drug Abuse

Opiate drug abuse is on the rise.  Medications  prescribed for surgical patients  are often taken by others.  Teenage athletes are prescribed medications that are sometimes shared with friends.  Unused medication is being stored where it can be easily accessed by those for whom it is not intended for.  Learn how prescriptions and over the counter medications are being abused.  Sometimes it starts off innocently.  Learn how to protect yourself and family members from unwanted addiction.

http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/prescription-drug-abuse.html

Use the receptacle below to dispose of medications no longer needed.  You may find this  at the Manchester by the Sea Police Department. There are many concerns about unused medication filtering into our water system.  Using this method of disposal is environmentally healthy. 

 http://center4research.org/healthy-living-prevention/vitamins-dietary-supplements-and-over-the-counter-medications/drugs-drinking-water/

Medication Disposal Box
Manchester by the Sea Police Department.