Community Advocates - Stop Medicine Abuse

For Community Advocates

While the work of even one person can make a difference, we are stronger together. Communities need to come together to combat over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine abuse. If you’re a member of a local community anti-drug coalition, engaged in other community advocacy activities, or simply want to get involved, then this toolkit is for you!

OTC Cough Medicine Abuse and Prevention Fact Sheet

Know the facts and learn how to prevent OTC cough medicine. abuse.
Download Fact Sheet
OTC Cough Medicine Abuse and Prevention Presentation

Educate others about cough medicine abuse with this presentation.
Download Powerpoint
CADCA's Medicine Abuse Prevention Course

This online course from CADCA applies prevention and problem-solving tactics to prescription and OTC medicine abuse.
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Parent Talk Kit

Use these tips from The Medicine Abuse Project for talking to teens and what to say to prevent drug or alcohol abuse.
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Publications and Brochures

Order free educational brochures for teens and parents for distribution in your community or at your next event:

Informing Parents: Preventing Teen Cough Medicine Abuse: A Parent’s Guide
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and CHPA
Order free brochure (English and Spanish)
Download brochure (English)
Download brochure (Spanish)

Educating Teens: The Real Truth About Rx and OTC Cough Medicine Abuse
CADCA, CHPA, and PhRMA
Order free brochure
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GET INVOLVED

Join or launch a Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA) group

Already active with a CADCA chapter? Participate in the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) 50 Challenge and host an event during National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month in October. Find great materials and information about how to hold a successful event here.