Nick’s Story
By: Danielle Powall
It was February 10th, 2015 I was sitting in an organic chemistry lecture listening to my professor go on and on about something I honestly wasn’t that …
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Generation Rx adds two free games to online resources
Generation Rx has created two free online games that help children, parents, and the general public learn safe medication practices in a fun, interactive environment. Anyone can play these games …
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ScreenU: For a Healthier Campus Life
By: Cindy Clouner, LSW, OCPS I
Prescription drug misuse is an issue that college campuses face everyday. According to the 2015 College Prescription Drug Survey , 1 in 4 undergraduate students …
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Fighting Prescription Drug Misuse through Community Programs: Cardinal Health Foundation Announces Generation Rx Medication Disposal Grants
DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Non-profit organizations across the country were awarded grants from the Cardinal Health Foundation to help fight prescription drug misuse by improving their communities’ …
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Ohio University: A Collaborative Effort to Address Prescription Drug Misuse
By: Ann Addington
When it first came to my attention that students were misusing prescription drugs in hopes of improving their grades or to get high, I must admit that …
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The Importance of Drug Take Back Days
By Dr. Candace Haugtvedt
The OSU Student Health Services Pharmacy had a very successful Medication Disposal Day on Thursday, April 21, 2016 under the direction of Candace Haugtvedt, R.Ph., Ph.D. …
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What does it take to raise passion and awareness?
The Generation Rx initiative is a cause I’ve been involved with for over half of my time as a higher education student. I fell into it partly by chance: I …
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Student-Athlete Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse
by Laura K. Farleman
Disclaimer: What is included in this blog is the opinion of the individual writing the blog and does not explicitly represent the thoughts or opinions of the …
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Biology of Variation in Response to Pain
by Lane Wallace
Opioid medications are effective pain relievers but have varying responses in individuals, which can make them challenging to work with. (Photo courtesy of NYTimes.com) Opioid medications are …
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Invitation to Improve Community Drug Disposal Programs Through Grant Funding
DUBLIN, Ohio, Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — To help support education and awareness of community drug disposal programs, non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico are invited to apply for …
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