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Enter to Win $1,500 and More During NMAAM

It’s National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month

Did you know that one in 30 youth ages 12 through 17 has misused over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine for its dextromethorphan (DXM) ingredient — and one in five young adults has misused a prescription drug?

Help raise awareness of the dangers of over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine and prescription (Rx) drug misuse during National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month (NMAAM) throughout October. Take part in the Dose of Prevention Challenge, which promotes community engagement through a variety of virtual events and activities.

We need your help to continue raising awareness about the dangers of prescription (Rx)

and over-the-counter (OTC) medicine misuse now more than ever.

Partagez ce que vous faites pour faire une différence dans votre communauté en participant au Défi dose de prévention par Friday, November 6. Les prix comprennent un prix en espèces $1,500 pour la coalition gagnante, une bourse complète pour CADCA’s 2021 National Leadership Forum et plus.

CADCA et le Association des produits de santé grand public aimerait remercier les coalitions, les organisations et les individus qui travaillent pour créer des communautés sûres, saines et sans drogue dans le monde. En savoir plus sur le Mois national de sensibilisation à l'abus des médicaments (NMAAM) et accéder à des ressources utiles dès aujourd'hui.

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