HC DrugFree would like to extend our thanks to Brian Crowe, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Baltimore District and several other members of the DEA for attending and working at our recent Medication & Sharps Collection event during the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. We are grateful…
In just 4 hours, 1,234 lbs. (43 bins) of medication PLUS 23 bins of sharps were collected at the HC DrugFree collection site at the Wilde Lake Village Center. We also distributed 100 FREE medication lockboxes to members of the community to secure their meds. It truly takes a village to make this event a…
HC DrugFree’s Medication & Sharps Disposal event was featured on WMAR Baltimore. Watch the news segment here. Local non-profit helping to chip away at drug abuse in Howard County COLUMBIA, Md. — Giving away your old prescriptions this weekend might go a long way. From 10am to 2pm Saturday in Howard County, you can bring…
On Wednesday April 19, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) partnered with St John Baptist Church (SJBC) to host a community event focusing on mental health concerns, particularly in regards to students in the public school school system, but also addressing the greater community. James LeMon, Executive Director of Community, Parent and School Outreach…
“Senior Week” may be every parent’s worst nightmare. Should I let my child go to the beach unchaperoned for the week or not? Do I give into peer pressure from other parents, or will my student be ostracized if they don’t go to this expected event? This practice seems to be an east coast tradition.…
Many of us grandparents have kept our medications in the same place since we were young parents, which most likely we learned from our parents. Times have changed and we need to be more aware of the dangers of keeping medications within reach of our grandchildren. In a recent study it showed that 80% of…
Many parents struggle with when to start allowing their teens to travel with friends without adult supervision. While 18 is the magical age of adulthood, not all teens are equally mature and ready for the same level of responsibility at that age. If only there were some test that we could just give our teens…
It’s a busy month HC DrugFree since we have lots of events, classes, and programs coming up! Learn more at the links below: April 22 – HC DrugFree’s Drive-Thru Medication & Sharps Disposal & Medication Lockbox Giveaway April 25 – Senior Week – Staying Safe in Ocean City Presentation Starting May 2 – Guiding Good…
Each Spring, HC DrugFree celebrates Drug and Alcohol Awareness Month. This annual event is typically held during the month of April and is an opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse, as well as promote healthy behaviors and positive decision-making among youth and families in Howard County, MD. HC DrugFree’s…
