NATIONAL TAKE BACK INITIATIVE

  For more info visit:

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html

October 29, 2011

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

 

PSP LAMAR BARRACKS	7127 NITTANY VALLEY DRIVE	MILL HALL	PA, 17751
PSP ROCKVIEW	745 S. EAGLE VALLEY RD.	BELLEFONTE	PA, 16823
MAGISTRATE JEFFREY   MENSCH DISTRICT	343 CHESTNUT ST., SUITE 2	MIFFLINBURG	PA, 17844

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• DEA's Partner Toolbox.
• Law enforcement agencies that wish to host a collection site should call the Point of Contact for your area.
• DEA would like to express our appreciation to the following.

DEA has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. to provide a venue for persons who want to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.  More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health.  Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.
DEA in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States conducted National Prescription Drug Take Back Days on Saturday, September 25, 2010 and April 25, 2011.  Nearly, 4,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation participated in these events, collecting more than 309 tons of pills.
Four days after last fall’s Take-Back Day, Congress passed legislation amending the Controlled Substances Act to allow the DEA to develop a process for people to safely dispose of their prescription drugs.  DEA immediately began developing this process after President Obama signed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 on October 12.  Until that process is complete, however, DEA will continue to hold Take Back Days every six months.

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Our Annual Community Harvest Festival

Bath Salts - Another Designer Drug

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https://ndcrc.webex.com/ndcrc/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=EC&rID=2735027&rKey=9CAFF61E1EF40DAC

National Take Back Initiative

Find out more information at:
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html

Kick It with the Advocates

Youngsters have fun learning to be drug free

March 10, 2011-  Lock Haven Express

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LOCK HAVEN - The Advocates for a Drug Free Tomorrow hosted nearly 100 children at the Lock Haven YMCA recently where the kids went to "Kick It with the Advocates." Judging by the turnout and comments made by parents in attendance, the second annual event was another success.
Evidence from The Search Institute suggests family support and communication are among several protective factors which are instrumental in the prevention of substance abuse. Danielle Hardy, Co-Chair for the coalition and Prevention Program Specialist for the West Branch Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission indicated the event served its intended purpose. "One parent said that they had a lot of fun together in all of the activities and thanked us," Hardy said.
Jamon Andrus, a fellow member of the coalition and Clinical Supervisor for Crossroads Counseling in Lock Haven, reported similar feedback stating, "One parent I spoke to when I was helping at the rock wall said, 'Today was a good day.'"
Laurie Welch, employed by the Penn State Cooperative Extension is also experienced in preventive services for our youth. Welch stated, "Saturday's event was really nice. It was well organized. My kids had fun."
Also among the protective factors noted by The Search Institute is gaining a sense of worth from and belonging to the community. Hardy suggested the day fulfilled the children's needs in this way as well.
"The kids really enjoyed ZUMBA and the instructor was great with the kids. The rock wall staff were extremely busy and were excellent with the children and made them feel at ease. The children enjoyed making crafts and playing games at the stations with LHU students," Hardy said. The Lock Haven University students were representatives of the university's AmeriCorps Vista program in its volunteer service to the coalition and community as well.
Along with swimming, rock wall climbing, and ZUMBA, the day also offered face painting, a duck pond, fish pond, puppets, butterfly finger painting, and a sign language activity. The Advocates also offered light refreshments and bottled water, the latter supplied by First Quality Paper Products.
The Advocates displayed an informational table regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in hopes they might spread the message and help prevent substance abuse as well. The event was free to the public. Interested parties can direct inquiries regarding the Advocates for a Drug Free Tomorrow to the West Branch Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission at (570) 323-8543