Teen Medication Abuse (Resolution No. 104-7-08)

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Resolution No.: 104-7-08
Title: Teen Medication Abuse
Action: Passed

Whereas, abuse of medications by teens is a dangerous and rapidly increasing problem; and

Whereas, pharmacists can provide guidance and education to parents and caregivers on how to secure medications to prevent this abuse;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NABP use its newsletter programs to inform constituents of the critical nature of the issue surrounding abuse of medications by teens and the important role of the state boards of pharmacy and practicing pharmacists.

(Resolution passed at the NABP 104th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD)