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Take Action Against Prescription Drugs

 

The Hungry Heart

 

 

We all can take action against prescription drug abuse.

 

Here are a few ways you can help.

 

In your own backyard….

  • Ask your child what he or she already knows about drug use.
  • Discuss the potential for problems from opiates, prescription drugs, and alcohol use with your children, neighbors, and friends.
  • Dispose of medications no longer in use
  • Lock up all medications in your home.
  • Understand what to look for and how to help someone in need of help.
  • Seek help if you are struggling with your own addiction.
  • Support someone you suspect is in trouble and let him or her that you are concerned. Avoid judgment as you approach them and offer to help find a solution.
  • Exhibit positive coping skills.
  • BE A ROLE MODEL.

In your community….

  • Ask at your local doctor if he/she would consider treating patients with opiate addiction.
  • Interviewyour dentist, doctor and pharmacists about what they think needs to be done to address over-prescribing.
  • Visit and/or volunteer at your local recovery center.
  • View www.vtrecoverynetwork.org to locate the closest recovery center to your community
  • Launch a recovery center in your community if there isn’t one already
  • Inspire your school to show The Hungry Heart to students, teachers and staff.
  • Motivate your local hospital to show The Hungry Heart to doctors and medical staff.
  • Organize a screening in your town with members of the cast of the film.
  • Explore local resources for help with addiction – is treatment available?
  • Educate yourself on the multiple paths to recovery which include: recovery support and coaching; 12 step approaches; faith based approaches; and the use of medication (methadone/suboxone) in combination with therapy and recovery supports.
  • Mentor a child/adult who would benefit from support in finding recovery. Check out Mobius Mentors, Windsor County Partners, or Mercy Connections website to find out more.
  • Create a new community group or collaborate with an existing one to consider innovative ways to help with this epidemic in your community – “all politics are local.”
  • Express your concerns to town managers, select people, mayors, police, emergency responders and other local officials.

In your state….

  • Express your concerns to your local legislators and ask them to take action.
  • Recognize moments when the legislature or policy makers are seeking input and take responsibility for making a difference – governing bodies value input from citizen advocates and everyone thinks someone else will step up.





RESOLVE MONTANA CAMPAIGN

 

It isn’t easy to watch the terrible effects of prescription drug abuse. However, too many Montanans watch those they love change; watch families being torn apart; watch them lose everything. YOU can make a difference in preventing abuse and help save our friends, families, and neighbors. Resolve to end prescription drug abuse in Montana.

 

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