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April 2021
DEA RX Drug Take Back Day
197.5 POUND COLLECTED!
Thank you to our Resident State Troopers of Durham & Middlefield for hosting two DEA RX Drug Take Back locations! Providing this potentially lifesaving service for the community is very important during this time. Being able to dispose of medication safely and in an environmentally safe way is a vital step to stopping medication misuse and abuse. If you were not able to make it to Take Back Day please email Dena Miccinello, DMLWC's Prevention Coordinator, at dmiccinello@dmyfs.org to receive FREE supplies to dispose of medication safely at home. No contact pick up or delivery will be organized.

A special thank you to Resident State Trooper Jim Bria and Resident State Trooper Larry Morello of Troop F for hosting both RX Take Back locations and for all that you do to keep our community safe!
All participating community members were given Home Disposal Kits for future medication disposal.
THANK YOU! - DMLWC Executive Board Members
DMLWC thrives on our connections and partnership's within the communities of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. A core group of seven Executive Committee members support and help foster these connections, among many other important responsibilities. We want to take this time to thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to DMLWC. Follow the link below to learn more about each Executive Committee member and why they are involved.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month!
Reaching out for help if you think your drinking or someone else's drinking is out of control is easy when you know your resources. Visit http://www.dmlwc.org/resources.html  for more information!

Alcohol dependence claims the lives of more than 90,000 people every year, this month focuses on raising awareness about alcohol abuse and dependency. For more resources visit www.preventionworksct.org/prevention

We Are Going On A Tree Hunt - National Prevention Week
May 9th to the 15th
Each year, National Prevention Week includes daily themes to focus on major substance use and mental health topics. The 2021 daily themes are:
-May 10: Preventing Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse
-May 11: Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse
-May 12: Preventing Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use
-May 13: Preventing Youth Tobacco Use (E-Cigarettes and Vaping)
-May 14: Preventing Suicide

Join us on Facebook & Instagram for daily facts and information on each theme!
Have you seen our Conversation Guide about talking to your youth about vaping?

Talking with kids about substance use is critical, it helps prevent problems before they arise and address any problems that pop up. If you find these conversations difficult to have, you’re not alone. You have to know more than just the facts. You also have to know what to say, when to say it, and how to approach the discussion with the right mindset.
The New Marijuana - This campaign shares The Top Ten Facts everyone should know about the new marijuana. Check out all ten facts and learn more about our Keep Your Focus Campaign at http://www.dmlwc.org/keep-your-focus.html

For more information and how to talk to others visit: https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/marijuana
Know the Risks of Marijuana

Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person's health and life. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the U.S. and its use is growing. Marijuana use among all adult age groups, both sexes, and pregnant women is...

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