Prevent Prescription DrugAbuse

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​Two-thirds of teens who report abuse of prescription medicine are getting them from friends, family and acquaintances.

​MONITOR
SECURE
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of unused and expired prescription and over-the-counter cough medicine in your home.​

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Medication and Needle DisposalHealth officials urge everyone to dispose of your unused or unwanted medication and medical waste safely and responsibly. Proper disposal helps prevent misuse and injuries, and it helps protect the environment. DMLWC does not accept medicines, needles/sharps, or other medical waste at our office.
However, these tips and resources can help you dispose of your medical waste properly. 
Medications: Do

• Use a special a pill disposal bag, available for free from DMLWC, contact prevention coordinator at dmiccinello@dmyfs.org for pick up locations. 
• Follow these other tips from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection or the US Food and Drug Administration.

Do NOT

• Use expired medications or give them to other people. 
• Flush prescription or over-the-counter medicines down your sink or toilet.

Sharps/NeedlesDo

• Contact your doctor or hospital to see if they offer disposal options.
• Follow these tips from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection or the US Food and Drug Administration.

Do NOT

• Throw loose sharps/syringes in your household trash.
• Recycle your sharps/syringes. 

DMLWC is giving out FREE safe drug disposal kits
Contact Prevention Coordinator Dena Miccinello to get your free drug disposal bag today! 
dmiccinello@dmyfs.org
​PH 860-349-0258
For more information on how to safely monitor, secure, and dispose of unwanted or unused medications
visit: https: //drugfree.org/article/secure-dispose-of-medicine-properly/
​To find a Prescription Drug Drop Box near you visit: www.ct.gov/dropbox
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CARA

DMLWC has been awarded with the Federal Community-Based Coalition Enhancement Grant to Address Local Drug Crises. Out of 240 grant applications that were submitted we were one of the 55 grants awarded, and one of two coalitions in Connecticut awarded.
The Community-Based Coalition Enhancement Grants to Address Local Drug Crisis (CARA) Program was created by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016. The goal of this program is to prevent and reduce the abuse of opioids or methamphetamines and the abuse of prescription medications among youth ages 12-18 in communities throughout the United States. 
Michael Kalinowski, M.D. is the Project Director 
He can be contacted via email: mikekalhome@gmail.com