Prescription and Over-the-counter (Rx/OTC) Drug Prevention Project
 

GOALS
• Increase awareness of the problem involving the abuse of prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs,
• Increase knowledge of the prevalence and consequences of Rx/OTC drug abuse,
• Counter myths that influence the intentional abuse of Rx and OTC drugs,
• Provide education on methods to reduce abuse of Rx and OTC drugs.

OBJECTIVES
• Increase awareness of the problem of Rx and OTC drug abuse among youth (12-17),
• Increase knowledge of the prevalence of Rx and OTC drug abuse,
• Increase knowledge of the adverse consequences of Rx and OTC drug abuse,
• Increase knowledge that Rx and OTC drugs are not safer than street drugs,
• Increase knowledge of the methods to reduce Rx and OTC drug abuse,
• Initiate community action by encouraging community members to implement methods to reduce Rx and OTC misuse and abuse.

TARGET POPULATIONS
The project targets adults, youth and health professionals in the cities of Fullerton, Mission Viejo Newport Beach and Orange.

SERVICES
We currently provide drug prevention material and resources, networking opportunities and educational workshops for youth, parents, adults, health professionals and other community members.

CITIES
The RX/OTC Prevention Project focuses on the cities of Fullerton, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach and Orange.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information, please contact us at (714) 441-0807 or email one of our Health Educators.
Rebecca Garcia, Health Educator,  rgarcia@cspinc.org
Megan Harbert, Health Educator, mharbert@cspinc.org
Ronnie Reeves, Health Educator, rreeves@cspinc.org