The expansion will reach 19 Indiana counties, including Dearborn, Ripley and Switzerland counties.
(Indianapolis, Ind.) – Three southeast Indiana counties will benefit from a prescription drug education program for teens.
Attorney General Curtis Hill announced Monday plans to expand an innovative digital curriculum called the Prescription Drug Safety Network.
The program was launched on a pilot basis earlier this year. Through interactive scenarios and self-guided activities, students learn facts about drugs, how to properly use and dispose of them and how to step in when faced with a situation involving another person’s misuse.
The expansion will increase the reach of the program to students across 19 counties, including Dearborn, Ripley and Switzerland counties.
The program is being funded by the Office of the Attorney General. The office will provide $20,000 annually for three years.
“By educating students about the dangers of prescription drugs, we can prevent tragedies and promote smart choices,” Attorney General Hill said. “Sadly, almost half of all teens incorrectly believe that prescription drugs are always safer than illegal street drugs. We need to correct these misconceptions and empower teens to be part of the solution to the drug crisis devastating so many lives.”
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