In conclusion...

The intentions of this blog are to make everyone aware of the problem of mixing illicit, prescription and OTC drugs. Mixing drugs can have serious and life threatening side effects. This issue is found in not only young adults but in older adults too. The action of mixing these drugs can be on purpose or accidental. The participation of event can occur at any place and any time, such as at the privacy of your home, house parties, clubs, raves or any social events.

As a parent, sibling, family member, friend, teacher, or nurse, drug abuse is a touch situation to deal with. Know that you are not alone, and there are people and resources there to help you. If you need more information or valuable resources, the following references and links are available for you.

Call 911 or your local Poison Control for any case of an emergency.

Drug Abuse Helpline
866-344-1857
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

American Association of Poison Control Centers
1-800-222-1222
www.aapcc.org/DNN

Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program
U.S. Department of Education (DoE)
800-872-5327
www.ed.gov

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
202-307-1000
www.dea.gov

SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
800-729-6686
TDD 800-487-4889
linea gratis en español 877-767-8432
ncadi.samhsa.gov

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America: Find Treatment
http://www.drugfree.org/Intervention/FindTreatment/
800-662-HELP

Teen Help
800-828-8173
http://www.teendrugabuse.us/

NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse
http://www.teens.drugabuse.gov/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Youth Alcohol and Drug Use
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/alcoholdrug/index.htm

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm111085.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/default.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/TakeTimetoCareProgram/ucm116695.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/InformationbyDrugClass/default.htm