Pills, Potions, and Poisons

IMPACT. 1: This week-long enrichment program uses drug topics as a context for high school students to collaboratively engage in hands-on science, increase competence in biology and chemistry, and build interest in biomedical science careers.OSU PARTNERS: College of PharmacyCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: COSI; Ohio University; Ohio High SchoolsPRIMARY CONTACT: Nicole Cartwright Kwiek ([email protected])Fewer university students are successfully completing science degrees, ultimately affecting the work force talent available for research and technology institutions. Further, there is considerable evidence that students who develop science career aspirations early are more likely than their peers to succeed in earning a science degree. The research of Dr. Nicole Kwiek has shown that pharmacology (i.e., the study of how drugs work) is an engaging and effective platform through which to teach high school chemistry and biology. Thus, the College of Pharmacy, the Center of Science and Industry, Ohio University, and more than 55 Ohio high schools have partnered in the "Pills, Potions, and Poisons" summer program

Generation Rx: Safe Medication Practices for Life

IMPACT. 1: Measuring only student-led efforts, the Generation Rx campaign has reached nearly 40 million individuals nationwide. -- 2. The Generation Rx materials have been used in every U.S. state by over 50,000 presenters. -- 3. Over 90% of teen audiences indicated positive behavioral intent, reporting that "I will not use prescription drugs that are not prescribed for me."OSU PARTNERS: College of Pharmacy; OSU Extension; College of Social Work; Office of Student Wellness; Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery; WOSU; Collegiate Recovery CommunityCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Cardinal Health Foundation; Kroger Pharmacy; Drug-Free Action Alliance; American Pharmacists Association; Center of Science and Industry (COSI); NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education); NCPIE (National Council on Patient; Information and Education); Working Partners; Hope Blooms; Harm Reduction CoalitionPRIMARY CONTACT: Nicole Cartwright Kwiek, PhD ([email protected])Prescription medications can help us live longer and healthier lives, but any medication has the potential to do harm – especially when misused. The mission of Generation Rx is to educate people of all ages about the potential dangers of misusing prescription medications. We provide open-source educational materials and programs to promote awareness and enhance medication safety among our youth, college students, the general public, and senior citizens

Generation Rx Initiative

IMPACT. 1: Partnering with the Cardinal Health Foundation, the program has created educational resources aimed at specific populations that are available to the public for free. These toolkits provide presentations, handouts, activities, and other related materials. -- 2. The original community-based toolkit has been used in every state in the country. Additional toolkits have also been developed for youth, teens, college students, and seniors. A new elementary toolkit entitled "Medication Safety Patrol" debuted in the spring of 2014.OSU PARTNERS: College of Pharmacy; College of Social Work; Counseling and Consultation Services; OSU Extension; Office of Student WellnessCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Cardinal Health Foundation; Drug Free Action Alliance; National Council on Patient Information and Education; Ohio Department of Health; Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services; American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP); The BACCHUS Network; InterACT; NOPE Task Force; Ohio Pharmacists Association; WOSU@COSI; Other colleges and universitiesPRIMARY CONTACT: Kenneth M. Hale ([email protected]); Nicole Cartwright Kwiek ([email protected])Unintentional drug poisoning is now the leading cause of accidental death in the country. On average, five people in Ohio and 100 across the U.S. die from these drug overdoses each day. The Generation Rx Initiative was created by the College of Pharmacy in 2007 to address this serious public health problem of prescription drug misuse and abuse

Generation Rx Initiative

IMPACT. 1: Partnering with the Cardinal Health Foundation, the program has created educational resources aimed at specific populations that are available to the public for free. These kits provide presentations, handouts, activities, and other related materials. -- 2. Its original community-based toolkit has been used in every state in the country. Toolkits have also been developed for youth, teens, college students, and seniors. Nearly half of the 127 Schools of Pharmacy in the U.S. now have an active Generation Rx Program.OSU PARTNERS: College of Pharmacy; College of Social Work; Counseling and Consultation; Services; OSU Extension; Office of Student WellnessCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Cardinal Health Foundation; Drug Free Action Alliance; National Council on Patient Information and Education; Ohio Department of Health; Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services; American Pharmacists Association; - Academy of Student Pharmacists; (APhA-ASP); The BACCHUS Network; InterACT; NOPE Task Force; Ohio Pharmacists Association; WOSU@COSI; Other colleges and universitiesPRIMARY CONTACT: Kenneth M. Hale ([email protected]); Nicole Cartwright Kwiek ([email protected])Unintentional drug poisoning is now the leading cause of accidental death in the country. On average, four people in Ohio and 100 across the U.S. die from these drug overdoses each day. The Generation Rx Initiative was created by the College of Pharmacy in 2007 to address this serious public health problem