What Can Public Health Workers Do To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse?
Members of the public health community play a pivotal role in preventing prescription drug abuse. By using resources and communicating with providers, their unique placement in the health care world can be beneficial by:
-Providing information and resources to providers in your area
-Consulting on the creation of policy related to Prescription Monitoring Programs
-Studying the effects of programs and initiatives to further develop our knowledge of appropriate ways to combat prescription drug abuse
-Studying the rate of growth of abuse and the factors that contribute to abuse
-Interpreting research for the public and other healthcare professionals
-Educating the public on appropriate medication disposal
-Providing information and resources to providers in your area
-Consulting on the creation of policy related to Prescription Monitoring Programs
-Studying the effects of programs and initiatives to further develop our knowledge of appropriate ways to combat prescription drug abuse
-Studying the rate of growth of abuse and the factors that contribute to abuse
-Interpreting research for the public and other healthcare professionals
-Educating the public on appropriate medication disposal
For more information on prescription drug abuse, its prevention, and its treatment, visit:
PainEDU.org
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health
PainEDU.org
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health