Not Prescribed

What is Not Prescribed?

The Not Prescribed lesson empowers individuals with the science and the stories to understand the risks of misusing prescription drugs and the skills to rise above.

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Key Learning Objectives

What Are Prescription Drugs?
Appropriate Use of Prescription Drugs
Effects of Prescription Drug Misuse
The Developing Brain
How Positive and Negative Decisions Affect the Brain
Addiction and Overdose Risk Factors
Healthy Decision Making
How You Can Rise Above