PROTECT YOUR FAMILYMargaret Mary Health is committed to fighting the increasing drug problem in our communities. In 2014, the hospital had 27 overdose cases, 14 of which were in individuals under the age of 30. As if that isn’t scary enough, Hepatitis C cases have skyrocketed in the past year. In 2013, the hospital saw 10 cases. In 2014, that number more than tripled to 34 cases.

Due in part to these startling statistics, the hospital has formed a partnership with the Batesville Drug-Free Coalition and the Ripley County Prosecutor’s Office. One goal of this partnership is to provide parents with urine drug-testing kits. By providing parents with kits, children can be tested in the privacy of their own home. In addition, if children know they may be tested, they may be less likely to use.

If you’re concerned your child is using, a FREE kit can be picked up at any of the following locations: Batesville Community School Corporation Administration Office, Batesville Memorial Building, Batesville Police Department, Margaret Mary Health, Oldenburg Academy and the Ripley County Health Department.

WARNING SIGNS YOUR CHILD MAY BE USING

• A drop in grades• Isolates from family• Poor achievement• Mood swings• Lying• Early cigarette smoking• Late or unexplained hours

• Unexplained paraphernalia• Disappearance of money or possessions• Loss of interest in previous hobbies• Dishonest about whereabouts• Anti-social behavior• Defiance of authority

• Defensive about drug use• Rejection of parental values• Change in peer group• Uses eye drops to hide red eyes• Draws pot leaves, drugs or drug symbols

For some parents, it may be tough to tell if your child is using drugs. However, if you’re concerned, be on the lookout for any of the typical warning signs:

THE PROTECT YOUR FAMILY INITIATIVE IS POSSIBLE DUE TO THE EFFORTS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:

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BATESVILLE, INDIANA®

812.933.6100 812.933.5257

RIPLEY COUNTYPROSECUTOR’S

OFFICE

812.689.6331 812.689.5751

USING THE DRUG KIT1. After the urine has been collected, re-cap the cup and place on a flat surface.

2. Peel the label off from right to left from around the container.

3. Read the drug test strip results once all control ‘C’ lines have appeared. Do not determine a positive result before five minutes. Do not interpret any results after five minutes. You have one minute to read the results.

NOTE• Control lines: Lines appearing in the test windows next to the letter ‘C’ indicate the test has run and functioned properly.• Temperature: 90 to 100• F is a normal temperature.• The test is positive if you ONLY see a control line. Please see the cup for example.

DRUG NAME DRUG CODEMarijuana THCMethamphetamine METMorphine (Heroin) MOPAmphetamine AMPBenzodiazepine BZOCocaine COCOxycodone OXY

COMMUNITY RESOURCESPrescription Drug DisposalDo you have over-the-counter and prescription drugs you no longer use? By taking advantage of one of the area’s drop off sites, you are assisting in the prevention of over-the-counter drug abuse and theft. This free community service is available at the following locations:

• Batesville Police Department: Open 24/7• Franklin County Sheriff’s Department: Open 24/7• Ripley County Sheriff’s Department: Open 24/7• Margaret Mary Health: Open Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM - BEGINNING APRIL 5

Safe Needle DisposalMany people use needles, syringes and lancets at home for administration of medications that treat conditions such as allergies,

diabetes and blood clotting disorders. Used needles are dangerous because they have the potential to carry infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tetanus or syphilis. Used needles can be dropped off at the following locations Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

• Margaret Mary Health• Ripley County Health Department

All needles must be in approved sharps containers in order to be accepted. Approved containers are available at the above locations for FREE.

Please do not fill the container past the ‘FULL’ line. Seal the container before dropping it off. For more information, call 812.933.5000.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow often should I test my child?General practice is about once per month. However, you need to trust your instincts. If you have any concern at all, test your child. The best time to test is in the morning. Morning urine is the most concentrated, making it best to detect any drugs in the system.

Does this kit test for alcohol?No, this test screens for illicit and prescription drugs. The kit lists the drugs the test looks for.

What if the test comes up positive for drugs and my child says they are not using?These tests are more than 99 percent accurate. If you feel the test is wrong, you could test your child again or have their family physician test them.

If the test is positive, what’s next?If your child tests positive, there are numerous resources and organizations available to help. A few suggestions include:www.drugfreeworld.com • www.clearchoice.org • www.notMYkid.org • www.drugfree.org