Do Your Part
Each day in the U.S., nearly 7000 people abuse or misuse a prescription drug for the first time, while approximately 2,500 of them are youth between the ages of 12 and 17. Prescription medication abuse continues to rise and devastate families and communities throughout our country. In fact, while the United States makes up a mere 4.6% of the world's population, it consumes 80% of its opioids (pain medication) and 99% of the world's hydrocodone (the opiate in Vicodin).
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Overdose Prevention
Opioid overdose deaths can be prevented, and anyone can be the one to stop an overdose. It’s important to know the signs of overdose and steps to take. Learn more here: VT Helplink's Overdose Prevention Page |
Windham County Substance Abuse Resource Guide (click to view) |
Help Stop Prescription Drug Abuse:
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Did You Know?63% of 7th-10th graders agreed that: "My family has prescription drugs in the house, and I could get to them if I wanted."
Source: Windham Southeast Supervisory Union 2017-18 survey |
Prescription (Rx) Drug Misuse |
Prescription (Rx) Drug Disposal
Safe disposal of your expired and unwanted prescription medications is an important component of preventing prescription drug misuse. Dispose of excess medications in an Rx Drug Drop Box near you and keep your current medications locked in a secure location as you would cash or valuables in your home.
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The Prescription (Rx) drug drop boxes have been provided by Building A Positive Community [BAPC], Greater Falls Connections, Deerfield Valley Community Partnership, The Collaborative and West River Valley Thrives as a prevention strategy to address concerns of prescription drug misuse in Windham County, Vermont. The boxes were purchased from The National Association of Drug Diversion Program [NADDI] using federal grant funding through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program.
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You can also mail back unused medication in a pre-paid envelope.
Click Here to Request a Free Medication Mail-Back Envelope |