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Protect Your Kids from Prescription Drug Use

Parents, you can stop addiction before it starts.

Many of us have been affected by opioid addiction. As a parent, you may be asking yourself what you can do to protect your child. It can feel overwhelming, but the good news is there are things you can do to help protect your kids. And that's Ask. Manage. Talk.

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What you need to know

Learn key facts about opioids  Talk to your kids about prescription medications  Rethink opioids for pain relief: does your child need them?  Keep prescription medications out of reach  Dispose of medication safely  Ver en español 

Current opioid statistics  Find help if you think your child is abusing opioids  Learn about how prescription drugs affect your kids.   Order free materials from the DPH Clearinghouse  Learn more about the Massachusetts response to the opioid epidemic 

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