Hey, Sooners! Starting your journey at the University of Oklahoma is exciting. You are stepping into a new chapter filled with independence, new opportunities, and new responsibilities. For many students, this is the first time managing things on your own. That includes your schedule, your space, and your health.
Meet Professor Pill: No Lectures. No Judgment. Just Real Answers.
Professor Pill is a campus-based prevention campaign designed to give you clear, honest information about prescription drug safety. Whether you have a prescription, live with roommates who do, or just want to stay informed, Professor Pill helps you understand how to make safe, smart decisions in a college environment.
Step Into Independence: Own Your Health
With independence comes responsibility. Medications that may have been managed at home are now your responsibility to handle safely and correctly. Keep in mind:
• Take medications exactly as prescribed
• Know what you are taking and why
• Ask questions if something does not make sense
Small decisions now can have a big impact later.
Make Smart Choices: Avoid Misuse
Medications are prescribed to you for a reason. That means:
• Never share prescriptions, even if it feels helpful
• What works for you may not be safe for someone else
• Mixing medications or substances can have serious effects
Sharing medications is unsafe and illegal. What helps you could harm someone else.
Stay Secure: Safe Storage Matters
Living in dorms or shared spaces changes how you store your belongings. Keep your medications:
• In a secure and consistent place
• Out of plain sight and common areas
• Not in backpacks, cars, or easily accessible spaces
Unsecured medications can be lost, taken, or misused. DM me on Instagram (@Prof.Pill) if you need a medication lockbox to help keep your medications secure.
Dispose the Right Way
Do not hold on to medications you no longer need. Unused medications increase the risk of misuse. Use safe disposal options like designated drop boxes or disposal pouches. On campus, you can safely dispose of medications at the OU Police Department and OU Goddard Health Center. DM me on Instagram for a disposal pouch to safely dispose of medications at home.
For Parents: Support the Transition
This transition is new for you too. Having conversations about medication safety helps students feel prepared and confident as they take on more responsibility.
Final Thought
College is about more than independence. It is about making informed choices. Your health, your safety, and your future matter.
Think Twice.
