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Accidental Exposure to Substances at School: Keeping Safety Top of Mind
21
Aug 2024
Accidental Exposure to Substances at School: Keeping Safety Top of Mind
Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, but many can be prevented with a little information sharing and awareness spreading. Keep back-to-school safety top of mind by reading the most common accidental exposures at school.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Medication Disposal: What is the Safest Way to Get Rid of Unused and Expired Medicine?
18
Mar 2024
Medication Disposal: What is the Safest Way to Get Rid of Unused and Expired Medicine?
It is important to dispose of unused and expired medicines safely to help avoid accidental exposures and to prevent teen drug abuse. Review four options to do this, as different medications may need different disposal procedures.
By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Marijuana Edibles and Drug Disposal: How to Keep Kids Safe
15
Mar 2024
Marijuana Edibles and Drug Disposal: How to Keep Kids Safe
In this episode of the Young & Healthy podcast…  Host Bo McMillan sits down with with Dr. Shan Yin, Medical Director of the Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), to discuss how to keep children safe from marijuana edibles and how to properly store drugs – including prescription and over the counter medications – as well as dispose of
By: Shan Yin, MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
4 Must-Know Facts About Marijuana Edibles
26
Sep 2023
4 Must-Know Facts About Marijuana Edibles
Marijuana edibles are food products that contain marijuana. Learn about the dangers these products can pose related to accidental ingestion.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Child Development and Behavior
Teens and Drug and Alcohol Use: Tips to Help Prevent It
30
May 2023
Teens and Drug and Alcohol Use: Tips to Help Prevent It
Teens may turn to drug and/or alcohol as a way to cope with stress or to fit in. Read tips on how to help prevent drug and alcohol use.
By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 1
Safety and Prevention
Tips to Prevent Accidental Alcohol Ingestion in Kids
30
Dec 2019
Tips to Prevent Accidental Alcohol Ingestion in Kids
Tis the season for celebrating! While no parent intends for their children to accidentally ingest alcohol, it is a common occurrence. Read more for tips for preventing it and what to do if it happens.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Parents: Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Nicotine Toothpicks
18
Mar 2019
Parents: Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Nicotine Toothpicks
There is a new nicotine product parents need to be aware of: nicotine toothpicks. While cigarette use is down among teens, these alternate forms of nicotine consumption are increasing at an alarming rate. Learn about nicotine toothpicks so that you can talk to your teens about them:
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
Parents: Talk to Your Teens About Prescription Drug Abuse
14
Nov 2014
Parents: Talk to Your Teens About Prescription Drug Abuse
The issue of prescription drug abuse in the United States has been well documented. What might be surprising for some parents, however, is how common adolescents misuse prescription medications and/or believe that they can safely experiment with them. The statistics are startling: One in four teens report having taken a prescription medication (that was not
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Vaportini: alcohol and vapors are a risky combination
20
Jun 2013
Vaportini: alcohol and vapors are a risky combination
Parents need to be aware of a dangerous new trend in alcohol consumption – and it doesn’t involve drinking, but rather, breathing.Dubbed the “Vaportini,” this new device hit the market last December and vaporizes alcohol so that it can be inhaled.  The apparatus includes a pint glass, tea light, metal ring, glass globe and straw;
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
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