Local Calendar of Events

ERASE Regional Events

DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
Saturday April 30, 2011

Participants in the ERASE Region: Andover/Hebron/Marlborough, Enfield, Glastonbury, Manchester, South Windsor, Vernon

This initiative 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 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.

In an effort to address this problem, DEA, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, conducted the first ever National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010.  The purpose of this National Take Back Day was to provide a venue for persons who wanted to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs.  This effort was a huge success in removing potentially dangerous prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances, from our nation’s medicine cabinets.  There were approximately 3,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation that participated in the event.  All told, the American Public turned in more than 121 tons of pills on this first National Take Back Day.

Due to the overwhelming success of the first event, DEA has scheduled the second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  This is a great opportunity for those who missed the first event or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of them. 

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2nd ANNUAL PAWS FOR PARENTS SEMINAR
Time and Location TBA
Spring 2011

*Funding for this conference was made possible in part by Drug Free Communities grant number 2H79SP015974-06 from ONDCP and SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Office of National Drug Control Policy or the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention the trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.*

Andover - Hebron - Marlborough

DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
Saturday April 30, 2011
10:00a - 2:00p
RHAM High School Parking Lot

Bolton

No current information available at this time.

East Hartford

No current information available at this time.

East Windsor

No current information available at this time.

Ellington

No current information available at this time.

Enfield

Local Prevention Council: Enfield Together Coalition

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DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
Saturday April 30, 2011
10:00a - 2:00p
Enfield Police Department

Glastonbury

DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
Saturday April 30, 2011
10:00a - 2:00p
Riverfront Community Center

Manchester

DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
Saturday April 30, 2011
10:00a - 2:00p
1050 Main St./Forest St. Parking Lot

Somers

No current information available at this time.

South Windsor

DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
Saturday April 30, 2011
10:00a - 2:00p
South Windsor Police Department

Stafford

No current information available at this time.

Tolland

No current information available at this time.

Vernon

DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
Saturday April 30, 2011
10:00a - 2:00p
Vernon Public Works Garage

CT Statewide Events

DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
Saturday April 30, 2011

This initiative 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 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.

In an effort to address this problem, DEA, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, conducted the first ever National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010.  The purpose of this National Take Back Day was to provide a venue for persons who wanted to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs.  This effort was a huge success in removing potentially dangerous prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances, from our nation’s medicine cabinets.  There were approximately 3,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation that participated in the event.  All told, the American Public turned in more than 121 tons of pills on this first National Take Back Day.

Due to the overwhelming success of the first event, DEA has scheduled the second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  This is a great opportunity for those who missed the first event or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of them. 

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Inhalants: Nothing to Sniff At
Tuesday May 10, 2011
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT

** Bonus Session: 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.**

Inhalants can kill without warning the very first time they are used! For too many adults inhalants are just not on the radar, despite the fact that an increasing number of middle school-age youth, and grammar school-age youth, are experimenting with these ordinary household products. Inhalant abuse continues to be a matter of concern in CT. Huffing, sniffing, glading, inhaling – it’s all dangerous, common and deadly.Participants will learn

1. Inhalants 101 - Who, what, where and why?
2. Assessment & referral overview for treatment
3. Special considerations needed for prevention education
4. Resources and tools that you will need

In addition, members of the CT Inhalant Task Force will discuss the Task Force’s current efforts in the State and outline its current technical assistance programs that are available to schools and communities.

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