Events

DEA National Drug Take Back Day

During Drug Take Back Day, the community is encouraged to bring unused or expired medications to participating locations for safe and anonymous disposal. Learn more about Drug Take Back Day and find participating drop-off locations here.

Start of Substance Use Prevention Month

October is Substance Use Prevention Month and this year the theme is "Telling the Prevention Story."  SAMHSA has developed a toolkit with promotional materials for Prevention Providers including social media templates, flyers, and slide decks. Learn more about...

Building Strong Prevention Partnerships: What Works

This session, hosted by PTTC, is designed to help prevention providers cultivate relationships that move beyond transactional collaboration toward true shared purpose and impact. The training will explore a practical approach to building and sustaining community...

High Stress Coping and Substance Use: A Toxic Combination

This interactive dialogue, hosted by PTTC, will look at how chronic stress can alter brain chemistry and make individuals more susceptible to substance use. It will further review stress-reducing activities for healthy ways of managing stress and its impact on...

Reducing the Harm of Alcohol Use

Many individuals don’t meet the criteria of Alcohol Use Disorder, but are at risk of developing serious health problems and other psychosocial consequences from their alcohol use. This interactive webinar from PTTC will present on the risks associated with excessive...

Alcohol Policy 101: Overview and Updates

PTTC is hosting a virtual webinar that will provide an introduction to alcohol policy in the U.S. and provide insight into how alcohol policy is structured and enforced and how preventionists can engage in alcohol policy work at the local and state level. Learn more...