Our Drug-Free Communities Coalition Membership
The Drug-Free Communities project recognizes that each community has unique challenges that contribute to drug and alcohol use. Strategies should be locally tailored and involve all sectors of the community, including the young people of our Community.
Our membership in our Drug-Free Communities Coalition includes the following sectors:
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Drug-Free Communities Coalition Outcomes Using the 12-Sector Approach
Explore the impactful outcomes achieved by Drug-Free Communities Coalitions across the U.S. through the 12-sector approach to youth substance use prevention.
Social Host Ordinance
Social Host Ordinance
Talk, They Listen
Talk Early. Be Clear. Keep Teens Safe.
Prom, graduation, and summer bring more freedom—and more pressure. A few short, honest conversations can help teens make safer choices.
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Ask what they are seeing and hearing about alcohol.
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Set clear family rules and expectations.
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Make a plan for parties, rides, and unsafe situations.
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Remind them they can always call you for help.
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Stay calm, listen, and keep the conversation going. Your support can make a difference.
Drug Take Back Day
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overdose deaths climbed and peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2023) but have declined since that time. However, in the 12-month period ending October 2025, there were still over 70,000 overdose deaths reported nationwide. Opioids, including illicit fentanyl, are involved in many of these deaths.
Many misused prescription drugs come directly from the home—often from unused medications in medicine cabinets. Removing these medications is a simple but important step in preventing:
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Accidental poisoning (especially in children and pets)
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Prescription drug misuse or diversion
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Opioid-related overdose
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day provides a safe, free, and anonymous way to dispose of unused or expired medications, helping reduce clutter in your home and improving overall safety. To find the Take Back Day location nearest you, visit www.DEATakeBack.com.
With overdose deaths still exceeding hundreds of thousands annually in the U.S., largely driven by opioids, removing unused medications from the home remains an important public health strategy.
If you can’t attend a Take-Back Day event, year-round options like pharmacy drop boxes, mail-back programs, and at-home disposal methods make safe disposal accessible anytime. If you are interested in a personal lock box, contact us at dfccoordinator@focusracine.org to check for availability.
Taking just a few minutes to dispose of medications properly can help protect your household, support community safety, and contribute to reducing the ongoing overdose crisis.