1. Talk to your doctor
1.1. If you have questions
1.2. If you are not sure.
1.3. If you are having side effects to the drug your taking
1.4. It is okay to get a 2nd opinion
2. Positive Coping Skills
2.1. Drawing
2.2. Journaling
2.3. Exercise
2.4. Do anything you enjoy doing that makes you happy
3. How can we change our culture such that it is easier to make healthier choices?
3.1. educate on drug-awareness and prevention
3.2. stop contributing to negative social stigmas
3.2.1. empathize
3.2.2. be aware that people who misuse have a disease
3.2.3. educate yourself
3.3. more localized treatment centers
3.4. tighter restrictions on drug advertisements
3.4.1. drug companies have to have longer test trials
3.4.2. drug companies have to be honest and say what all of the good and bad symptoms of taking this medicine long term would be
3.4.3. cracking down on doctors who agree to sell more of a certain drug because of an arrangement with a new drug company
4. Safe Drug Taking Practices
4.1. Do not take other people medicine
4.1.1. It's illegal
4.1.2. A doctor prescribed that medicine for that person it may not have the same reaction if you take it
4.2. Take medicine as prescribed
4.3. Keep medicine stored away from children
4.3.1. Addiction can start young if its easily accessible
4.4. Talk to a healthcare professional before you self diagnose
4.4.1. You may not take the proper medicine
4.4.2. Spend more money
5. Treatment Options
5.1. Inpatient Facilities
5.1.1. For someone who is able to take some time out and commit to full time care
5.2. Outpatient Treatment
5.2.1. For someone who is busy and may not be able to commit to staying because of responsibilities
5.3. Emergency services
5.3.1. know where to go to get help locally
5.4. Support system
5.4.1. Reach out to friends and family that support you