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  • Mom/School Nurse: End Medicine Abuse

    Mom/School Nurse: End Medicine Abuse

    Teen medicine abuse is a serious issue and one that we have the power to stop.

    Read her Story
  • Nobody knew how bad John’s addiction was, until it was too late

    Nobody knew how bad John’s addiction was, until it was too late

    "He never asked for help because his drug—the very thing killing him—had complete control over his life."

    Read his Story
  • After years of struggling with addiction, Allison is picking up the pieces

    After years of struggling with addiction, Allison is picking up the pieces

    "To redeem your name and make people see that you have changed is a really hard thing to do."

    Read her Story
  • Aaron was a beloved high-achiever, until his addiction cost him his life

    Aaron was a beloved high-achiever, until his addiction cost him his life

    "It was hard for our family and his friends to understand the change in him. It was like it happened overnight."

    Read his Story
Mom/School Nurse: End Medicine Abuse. Teen medicine abuse is a serious issue and one that we have the power to stop.
Nobody knew how bad John’s addiction was, until it was too late.
After years of struggling with addiction, Allison is picking up the pieces.
Aaron was a beloved high-achiever, until his addiction cost him his life. Aaron was a beloved high-achiever, until his addiction cost him his life.
Teen Rx Abuse in Kentucky. Two Kentucky teens overdosed on Rx drugs.
Miss Kentucky Teen USA Jefra Bland. Hear her family's story of Rx abuse.
Michael Was Everyone’s Dream Child. He was a compassionate, sensitive young man
Amber Smith, My Story.
Aaron’s Story. We’d much rather have Aaron like this than dead.
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Take the Pledge

As a I pledge to learn about teen medicine abuse, to safeguard my medicines and to talk to the teens I know about this issue.

Chelsea’s Story

I was addicted to pills and I was living in a car.

Chelsea’s Story
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