Medication Safety needs You
Keeping families safe from the risks of prescription medication is simple if you have knowledge, involvement, and support. Get involved today.
we are Medication Safety Made Simple
Keeping families safe from prescription medication risk is simple with the right knowledge and support. Learn how to get involved and help create a safer community. Learn more by signing up below.
Education
Knowledge is the best medicine. Teaching medication safety empowers individuals to understand their medications, prevent harmful side effects, reduce risks associated with prescription medication and take control of their health.
Advocacy
Be a voice for healthcare safety. Join the movement for stronger medication safety laws to reduce errors and promote safer practices, ultimately saving lives and reducing injuries associated with prescription medication misuse.
Support
Safer homes means healthier communities. Supporting medication safety programs helps prevent misuse, reduces healthcare costs, and ensures medications are used effectively and safely.
Mission
To eradicate overdoses, deaths, and poisonings associated with drug misuse by empowering communities through drug safety education, advocacy, and support to achieve a stronger and safer next generation.
Why is medication safety so important?
Medication safety is a matter of life and health. From improper storage to misuse and sharing, medication errors can lead to serious harm. As our population ages and medication regimens become more complex, the risk increases. By advocating for better policies and practices, we ensure that medications do what they’re supposed to: heal, not harm.
of all adults
66% of all adults in the U.S.—131 million people—take at least one prescription medication.
Report: Prescription Drugs
Misuse of prescription pain relievers is, after marijuana use, the second most common form of illicit drug use in the United States.
of Americans
53% of Americans are unsure how to safely dispose of unused medications, survey reveals.
6 out of 10 Fentanyl-Laced Fake Prescription Pills Now Contain a Potentially Lethal Dose of Fentanyl.
1 in 4 teens admit to misusing stimulants like Adderall.
of Adolescents
Obtaining opioids free from friends or relatives was the most common source for both adolescents (33.5%) and young adults (41.4%).
Family safety goes beyond prescription drug risks. Need more help?
Call 211
For help with:
- Food
- Housing and shelter
- Utility assistance
- Healthcare services
- Transportation
- Legal services
- Counseling
Call 988
For help with:
- Substance use crisis
- Thoughts of suicide
- Mental health crisis
- Emotional distress
- Veterans crisis
Call 911
For help with:
- Medical emergencies
- Suspicious activities
- Domestic violence
- Impaired driving
- Active fire
- Abduction
- Crime
Get Involved
Be a part of the solution. Prevent medication errors. Save lives. Your involvement in medication safety matters. Get involved today and help us create a healthier future for everyone.
