Videos

The video's in this section can be used alone or in conjunction with other materials on this Web site.  The video's complement information contained in both the parent and older adult sections of the site. Click on the thumbnail to go directly to that video page.  There are six video's from which you can choose:

  

Talking With Teens About Prescription Drug Abuse
Don't know how to start a conversation about prescription drug abuse with your teen?  This video will demonstrate how to start the conversation and provide ideas about what to say. 

  Talking With A Healthcare Professional About Older Adult Prescription Drug Use and Misuse 
Are you an older adult, or their caregiver, and are concerned about prescription drug use or misuse? This video will demonstrate how to talk to a healthcare professional about your concerns.
  

What You Should Know About Older Adult Prescription Drug Misuse
In this educational video, Robert Bender, M.D., Medical Director at Johnny Orr Memory Center and Healthy Aging Institute, discusses what older adults, their caregivers andprofessionals should know about the misuse of prescription drugs.

   


Steps for Proper Disposal of Unused or Outdated Medicines
You can help prevent the abuse and misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs by the proper disposal of unused or outdated medicines. Learn the proper disposal steps in this educational video.

   


Accidental Prescription Overdose, It Can Happen With Only Three Pills
A prescription drug overdose - it can happen with as little as three pills. Mary Patch tells the painful story of coming home to find her niece had overdosed and passed away as the result of a prescription drug overdose. Don’t let this happen to your teen, be aware of the risks by viewing this video.

   


What Should Parents Know About the Abuse of Prescription Drugs?
In this educational video, Dennis Weis, M.D., Medical Director at Powell Chemical Dependency Treatment Program, discusses what parents and professionals should know about the abuse of prescription drugs by teens, including the dangers, symptoms and which prescription drugs are most commonly abused. 

The first time you watch a video you will need to install the free Microsoft Silverlight software by clicking on the icon.  Once you've done this you will not need to do it again.  Each video takes several seconds, or longer depending upon your operating system, to load.  Thank you for your patience!