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Prescription Safety: Sharing is Not Caring
Taking medications without a doctor’s prescription or misusing someone else’s prescription is illegal. Only a doctor or pharmacist can legally give you a prescription.
Prescription Stimulant Misuse is Dangerous and Illegal
THE BOTTOM LINE: All stimulants, including prescription stimulants, are dangerous and can be deadly. Talk to your parents, a doctor, a counselor, a teacher, or another adult you trust if you have questions.
- Remember that most people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family members or friends. As tempting as it might be to share your medication with a friend or roommate, DON’T.
- Don’t risk your future. Think twice before you take someone else’s prescription meds.
What Everyone Can Do to Ensure Prescription Safety
- Store prescription drugs in locked and secure locations and properly dispose of medications that you no longer need.
- Take medication exactly as prescribed.
- Avoid self-medicating – always talk with your healthcare provider before taking any drug.
- Promote safe medication practices and teach others to do the same.
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POST/UPDATES
CDH Offers Free Health Tools and Resources Online
Central District Health has launched the CDH Storefront, a one-stop online shop for community members in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties to order health resources and educational materials.
Free Resources Support Students’ Mental Health During Winter Break
Central District Health reminds students and their families that there are free mental health resources available during the winter break.
Mpox returns to Idaho: Health authorities stress importance of vaccination
IDHW and CDH announced the first two reported people diagnosed with mpox in Idaho since last year. Investigation is ongoing, but both persons reported traveling outside the state, which may be related to these diagnoses. Both people diagnosed with mpox are Ada County residents.
Health Officials Investigating Ada County Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk
Central District Health (CDH) announced today it is investigating recent reports of illness in five Ada County residents that may be associated with the consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk.
