National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month Resolution

This resolution – which passed the Senate unanimously – designates October 2011 as National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month.  In light of increasing non-medical use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, this resolution encourages communities and parents to promote the message that these drugs should only be used for their intended medical use.  It also encourages the safe disposal of unused medication.

(S.RES.261)