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National Take Back Day!

Time to clear out your medicine cabinet of those expired and left over medications.  Go to the DEA’s website to …

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Art 4 Recovery

Art 4 Recovery

Join multiple talented R2ise Recovery artists as they share how their various art forms have helped support recovery for themselves …

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Art 4 Action Week!

  Join us for multiple opportunities to explore prescription drug safety through unique virtual events throughout the week of April 26th …

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Education 4 Action

Education 4 Action

Prescription drugs are strong contributors to America’s growing overdose epidemic. This session provides vital information about commonly prescribed medications that …

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Art 4 Advocacy

Art 4 Advocacy

Join these three exceptional artists as they take us for a tour of their working studios and share how they …

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Youth 4 Action

Youth 4 Action

Join us as NCAPDA’s Youth Ambassadors announce the winners of our latest Life’s Too Good To Be Wasted contests and …

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Hip Hop 4 Action

Hip Hop 4 Action

Learn how Hip Hop music can be used to express feelings, experiences and points of view.  Music Notes will demonstrate …

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Improv 4 Action

Improv 4 Action

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about prescription drug safety through Improv! Act II Improv will be teaming up …

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Narcan Training for Businesses

Contact NCAPDA to schedule a Narcan training session.  If the training is conducted at your workplace or other venue, FREE …

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Involved Parents Students Protect Friends

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There are a number of ways that parents can both prevent and recognize a problem with prescription drugs.

  • Educate yourselves about prescription drug dangers and share what you learn with your children and other family members.
  • Lock up ALL medications and properly dispose of those that are expired or no longer needed.
  • Always demonstrate responsible use of ALL medications.

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Image of students carrying booksKeep yourself and your friends safe from substance abuse of any kind, including prescription drugs:

  • Form friendships with people who aren’t abusing prescription and other drugs (including alcohol).
  • Avoid parties or other social situations where drugs and/or alcohol are likely to be involved.
  • Learn the signs of prescription drug abuse and overdose and what action to take before it’s too late.

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