Prevention – Drug Free Montgomery County

National Recovery Month

September 2, 2019
Events, Get Involved, Prevention, Recovery, Treatment

Join us throughout September as we observe the 30th Anniversary of National Recovery Month with SAMHSA. #RecoveryMonth #KnowTheOFacts

2 September

Why Vaping Is Dangerous For Teens

March 25, 2019
Harm Reduction, Prevention, Recovery, Treatment

Teens are known for taking risks. The latest one: vaping, or the use of electronic cigarettes. And although teens might think it’s no big deal, vaping can seriously impact their health. This dangerous new trend is quickly hooking the next generation on nicotine. E-cigarettes – also called e-cigs, Juuls and vape pens – are battery-powered

25 March

Meijer Launches Consumer Drug Take-back Program

March 7, 2019
Education, Events, Get Involved, Prevention, Resources, Treatment

Meijer recently announced that it is launching its new Consumer Drug Take-Back Program by installing secure in-store kiosks designed to help customers safely and properly dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at no cost. Customers can find the easily identifiable kiosks in the pharmacy area in all 241 Meijer supercenters across the Midwest. To

7 March

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2019

January 3, 2019
Education, Events, Get Involved, Prevention, Recovery, Resources, Treatment

This year the National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) will be January 22-27, 2019. Every year the NDAFW brings teens and scientific experts together to discuss the scientific facts about drugs, as well as their potential health effects on teen bodies and brains. Events are held throughout the country, with registrants getting free science

3 January

Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby: Opioids in Pregnancy

October 9, 2018
Education, Get Involved, Prevention, Recovery, Resources, Treatment

New fact sheets offer providers guidance on care for pregnant mothers with OUD. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a series of Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby: Opioids in Pregnancy fact sheets. These four new fact sheets emphasize the importance of continuing a mother’s treatment throughout her pregnancy and can be distributed

9 October