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KNOW MORE ABOUT DRUGS— FIND OUT ABOUT THE FDA’S MED GUIDES

The FDA wants you to know about Medication Guides. Here is how parents can get information from the
FDA that enables them to make educated decisions.

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KNOW MORE ABOUT DRUGS— FIND OUT ABOUT THE FDA’S MED GUIDES

The FDA wants you to know about Medication Guides. Here is how parents can get information from the
FDA that enables them to make educated decisions.

KNOW MORE ABOUT DRUGS —
FIND OUT ABOUT THE FDA’S MED GUIDES

The FDA wants you to know about Medication Guides. Here is how parents can get information from the
FDA that enables them to make educated decisions.

THE KNOW MORE ABOUT DRUGS ALLIANCE WAS FORMED TO MAKE THE FDA MEDICATION GUIDES AVAILABLE TO AS MANY PARENTS AS POSSIBLE


Parents need to know all the information to make educated choices regarding prescription opioids and psychotropic drugs for their children.

THE KNOW MORE ABOUT DRUGS ALLIANCE WAS FORMED TO MAKE THE FDA MEDICATION GUIDES AVAILABLE TO AS MANY PARENTS AS POSSIBLE


Parents need to know all the information to make educated choices regarding prescription opioids and psychotropic drugs for their children.

THE KNOW MORE ABOUT DRUGS ALLIANCE WAS FORMED TO MAKE THE FDA MEDICATION GUIDES AVAILABLE TO AS MANY PARENTS AS POSSIBLE


Parents need to know all the information to make educated choices regarding prescription opioids and psychotropic drugs for their children.

AS FAR AS WE KNOW, NO
PARENT EVER OVERDOSED ON
TOO MUCH DRUG INFORMATION.

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MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

The purpose of Know More About Drugs is to simply educate parents on where to find FDA-approved information on the documented risks of many psychotropic (mind-altering) drugs and prescribed opioids (pain killers) when administered to children. Armed with the facts, parents are then able to make informed and educated choices when it comes to the care of their children.

AS FAR AS WE KNOW, NO PARENT EVER OVERDOSED ON TOO MUCH INFORMATION.

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MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

The purpose of Know More About Drugs is to simply educate parents on where to find FDA-approved information on the documented risks of many psychotropic (mind-altering) drugs and prescribed opioids (pain killers) when administered to children. Armed with the facts, parents are then able to make informed and educated choices when it comes to the care of their children.

A MOTHER’S STORY

“On January 10, 2004, our 12-year-old daughter, Candace, died tragically by hanging herself. In the months that followed, there were days when all I could do was lay on the floor in a fetal position and cry. Nothing in my life made sense. My loss was unbearable.” Read more….

A MOTHER’S STORY

“On January 10, 2004, our 12-year-old daughter, Candace, died tragically by hanging herself. In the months that followed, there were days when all I could do was lay on the floor in a fetal position and cry. Nothing in my life made sense. My loss was unbearable. I couldn’t eat; I couldn’t sleep. The nightmares were debilitating. I was a victim.”

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A FATHER’S STORY

“Our son recently celebrated over 10 years free from the demon of addiction that once seemed to possess him. He is healthy, active and a productive member of society and is engaged to the love of his life. My wife and I are blessed beyond words and hope that we can help others in any way we can.” Read more….

A FATHER’S STORY

“Our son recently celebrated over 10 years free from the demon of addiction that once seemed to possess him. He is healthy, active and a productive member of society and is engaged to the love of his life. My wife and I are blessed beyond words and hope that we can help others in any way we can.”

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ABOUT

We are an alliance of medical professionals, child advocates and parents who champion the right of parents and caregivers to be warned about the most serious side effects of prescribed opioids and prescribed psychotropic (mind-altering) drugs in a simple, easy to understand format.
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ABOUT

We are an alliance of medical professionals, child advocates and parents who champion the right of parents and caregivers to be warned about the most serious side effects of prescribed psychotropic (mind-altering) drugs in a simple, easy to understand format.

Find out more…

THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Still in a Crib Yet Being Given Antipsychotics.”
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USA TODAY
“Opioids kill kids, too – through accidental overdose, suicide and homicide.” Read more…
FORTUNE
“Why ADHD Drug Overdoses Are Rising Among U.S. Children.” Read more…
NPR
“Misuse Of ADHD Drugs By Young Adults Drives Rise In ER Visits.”
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MEDIA REPORTS
PARENTS SHOULD READ

MEDIA REPORTS
PARENTS SHOULD READ

THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Still in the Crib, Yet Being Given Antipsychotics”

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USA TODAY

“Opioids kill kids, too–through accidental overdose, suicide and homicide.”

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FORTUNE

“Why ADHD Drug Overdoses Are Rising Among U.S. Children”

Read more…

NPR

“Misuse Of ADHD Drugs By Young Adults Drives Rise In ER Visits” (this one is subject to change)

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see all media reports

MED GUIDES

The FDA’s Medication Guide program, which began in 1998 under the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, was created to make consumer-oriented, FDA-approved information sheets available for any prescription drug that had side effects of a “serious and significant public health concern.”
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MED GUIDES

The FDA’s Medication Guide program, which began in 1998 under the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, was created to make consumer-oriented, FDA-approved information sheets available for any prescription drug that had side effects of a “serious and significant public health concern.”

Find out more…

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