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Posts by Sharon Wrona, DNP, PNP, PMHS

Posted by: Sharon Wrona, DNP, PNP, PMHS , Erin McKnight, MD, MPH on Nov 30, 2022

In national surveys, over 14% of high school seniors report lifetime misuse of prescription opioids. 70% of people who abuse prescription painkillers get them from a friend or relative or getting them from their own prescriptions.

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KNOW More, DO More: Prevent Youth Substance Misuse
Part of our role as parents is to protect our kids from dangerous substances by knowing the risks and signs of misuse, helping them make the right choices, and getting them access to the support they need.
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10 Tips for Talking to Your Children about Opioids
The abuse of and addiction to opioid-based prescription drugs has skyrocketed in recent years and it’s imperative for parents to educate their children about the dangers of this serious national crisis.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Kids and Pain: Treatment and Care After Surgery

Dec 16, 2016

After a surgical procedure, a person is often told to take a pill every few hours to feel better. According to guidelines from the American Pain Society, there are better options than just a pill for postoperative pain management. Read More