It has been reported many times that teenagers abusing
prescription drugs are obtaining the pills from their household
medicine cabinet. While parents are encouraged to closely
supervise their teenagers, grandparents can have an important
role, too, in helping their grandchildren stay away from
misusing prescription medications. Here are a few tips for
grandparents to help their teenagers understand and stay away
from abusing prescription pills. Monitor and Safely Dispose Your
Medicines Take note of how many pills you have in your
prescription bottles and keep track of your refills. Throw away
those that are already expired or no longer used to discourage
your teenage grandchild from experimenting on them. Likewise,
encourage other family members staying in the same home to
monitor their own medicine cabinets. Communicate With Your
Grandchild Talking with your teenage grandchild is important in
making her/him feel that you care. Take an active interest in
your grandchild’s life by asking about her/his hobbies