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Generation RX:

Generation RX:. A look into prescription drug abuse on college campuses. Introduction: The problem: 12 million people Number of deaths due to overdoses: 36,000 total and 14,000 due to prescription drug overdose 2012- number 1 cause of death in 17 states 2009- 12% of college students.

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Generation RX:

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  1. Generation RX: A look into prescription drug abuse on college campuses

  2. Introduction: The problem: 12 million people Number of deaths due to overdoses: 36,000 total and 14,000 due to prescription drug overdose 2012- number 1 cause of death in 17 states 2009- 12% of college students

  3. Terms and Definitions:- Prescription drug abuse: the intentional use of medication without a prescription; in a way other than as prescribed; or for the experience or feeling it causes-Opioids: produced from opium, produces sedation and pain relief (OxyCotin, Vicodin)-Stimulants: elevates mood, feeling of alertness and increased energy (Adderall, Ritalin)-Tranquilizers: depress the CNS, cause sedation (Valium and Xanax)

  4. College Campuses • Increase of use on college campuses • Survey on 1,300 four year students: 61% had been offered • Reasons: • Stimulants • Opioids • Tranquilizers

  5. Stimulant Use Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQcX0aXU_MQ

  6. Problem with stimulants: -Unfair advantage compared to normal students and students who actually need the medication -Students with prescriptions are feeling pressured to sell -Highly illegal to sell and possess without a prescription -Snort 3 or more similar feeling to cocaine

  7. Who is using pills: Men more so than women Gender gap closing Greek system Caucasian More likely to use other substances Risky behavior Lower GPA

  8. How pills are being obtained: • Over prescription • Fraudulent prescriptions • Stealing • Social influences: • Peer pressure- to sell and take • Peer comfort • Idea of safety

  9. How Pills Are Being Taken: Methods of taking pills: -Swallowing, snorting, injecting, smoking Poly drug use: -Mixing with other pills, alcohol or drugs Pharming: -Candy grabbing

  10. Dangers and Consequences Mixing with alcohol: Minor: nausea, vomiting, fainting drowsiness Major: internal bleeding, heart problems, liver failure and difficulties breathing Mixing with other pills Overdoses

  11. Consequences and Dangers Continued :

  12. What is being done: • Manufacturing of pills • Prescription drug monitoring programs (PMP)- databases, 36 states • College awareness and prevention programs

  13. Conclusion-Big problem with little recognition on campuses thus far-Affects are widespread and it truly affects us all-Call to action

  14. Questions and Comments!

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