We are aware that the opioid epidemic and prescription (Rx) drug misuse is still present in our nation, and …
With still being in the midst of a pandemic, some of our day-to-day activities have drastically changed to accommodate our current practices that are meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., working from home, schooling from home, increase in …
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This past week, we brought October to a close by celebrating Red Ribbon Week! Amongst recognizing National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month, we encouraged our kids to “Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug-free…
Every year, twice a year, we recognize the DEA National Rx Drug Take Back Day event. During this event people have the opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets to ensure proper disposal of expired or unused medications as a …
During this month of October, we are also recognizing National Substance Abuse Prevention Month with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help spread awareness about medication abuse/misuse, underage drinking/alcohol awareness, marijuana use, and youth tobacco use (specifically …
During this month of October, we are recognizing National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month to help spread awareness about prescription (Rx) drug and over-the-counter (OTC) drug misuse and abuse. In regards to the youth, teen use of medication should be closely …
CCAPSA, Inc. has a mission to promote drug-free communities and reduce teen substance abuse within the Cobb County area through methods of prevention. Our Drug-Free Kennesaw 365 (DFK365) community coalition has a more centralized focus on preventing prescription (Rx) drug …
Should anyone ever be caught in a situation where he/she or a loved one is experiencing an opioid drug overdose, know that they are not alone with the help of NALOXONE. In emergency situations where a prescription (Rx) drug or …
Teen use of prescription (Rx) drugs should be closely supervised by a physician or parent because sharing and/or misusing Rx drugs is morbidly dangerous. These opioids are potent and highly addictive, and this is especially true for teens with their …