Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday

It's time to clean out your medicine cabinets and dispose of any unwanted or unused medications. Doing this is important because it prevents misuse and it helps the environment.

Did you know, 42% of teens who have misused prescription drugs report taking medication from a friend or family member's medicine cabinet. When it comes to painkillers, two-thirds report getting it from a medicine cabinet. Locally, 30% of teens report taking prescription drugs from a family member. Remember, prescription drugs are only safe when taken as prescribed by the person it's prescribed for. Below are Take Back Day locations near you.

Can't make it to Take Back Day? You can dispose of medications year-round or learn how to dispose of them safely at home.

Order FREE Deterra bags to safely dispose at home.

The Hub is Hiring Two Full-Time Program Coordinators

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• Program Coordinator Workplace Opioid Education

• Program Coordinator Gambling Education/Prevention

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How does social media affect mental health? It's complicated.

Whether or not social media affects mental health, and to what degree, has long been up for debate. While some contend that social media connects the world, others argue that it feeds a culture of FOMO (fear of missing out) and an endless desire for affirmations.

Good sleep is key to pre-teen mental health, confirms study

For many kids, the period between childhood and early adolescence can be difficult. This transitional period is commonly known as "pre-adolescence" and can be a vulnerable time for the development of mental health problems, like anxiety and depression. So many of our young adolescents need support to navigate this time as they develop.

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