Pharming

Pharm Party A party where pharmaceutical drugs are swapped, passed around,

and taken indiscriminately.

Skittles, Dex, DMX, ROBO, Syrupall

Forms of cold and cough medications like Robotussin and cough syrup.

Robo-Tripping

Skittling

Abusing codeine, cough and cold medications.

Skippy — Ritalin

Two Bars — Xanax

Killer — OxyContin

Trail Mix

A bowl of pills offered at a “Pharm Party.”

<b>TALK TO YOUR KIDS</b>Let them know you careDon't make excusesBe specific about your concernsTry to remain calm and connect with him/herBe prepared, practice what you'll sayDo not make the conversation a lecture<b>LISTEN TO YOUR KIDS</b>Be observant to changes in their behaviorMonitor Internet use — advertisements appearing to selling drugs without doctor's prescriptionKnow your children's friends<b>GET EDUCATED</b>Spread the word and information with other parents

<i>NEED TO TALK: If you have questions about this topic, call the Butler County Drug and Alcohol Program at 724-284-5114 or the county's drug tip line at 866-363-3784.</i>

The following may be signs that your teen is abusing prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Just remember, some behavior-related signs could represent “normal” teen behavior.■ Grades drop■ A loss of interests in activities and hobbies■ A change of friends, appearance or behavior■ Patterns of eating or sleeping are disrupted■ Visiting pro-drug sites on the Internet■ Cough, cold, or prescription medicines are found in your child's belongings, but he or she is not sick■ Medicines disappear from the house or medicine cabinet with no explanation■ Your teen shows signs of possible drug use, such as slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, dilated pupils, sweating and difficulty walking normally.

<b>Opioids</b>Used to treat pain.Drugs like OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, Methadone, and Codeine<b>Central Nervous SystemDepressants</b>Used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. Drugs like Valium and Xanax.<b>Stimulants</b>Used to treat narcolepsy and AttentionDeficit HyperactivityDisorder. Drugs like Ritalin, Benzedrine and Dexedrine

Keep track of medications in house. If necessary, remove them from the common areas and keep in an undisclosed locked area.