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DEA Drug Take Back October 25, 2025
10/08/2025
Join The Hamilton County Coalition and Local Law Enforcement and Partners in the DEA Drug Take Back on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Multiple sites across Hamilton County and the Region. See and download the flyer.
2021 Multi-institutional Study's Key Finding About Prescription Drug Misuse Among College Students.
10/17/2025
The College Prescription Drug Study (CPDS) is a multi-institutional survey of undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The CPDS examines non-medical prescription drug use, including the reasons for and consequences of use, perceived access to prescription drugs and perceptions of use among students. The purpose of the CPDS is to understand the non-medical use of prescription drugs among college students. The CPDS was developed as a collaboration between The Ohio State University’s Center for the Study of Student Life, Student Wellness Center, and College of Pharmacy. The 2022 CPDS was administered by the College of Pharmacy.
National Recovery Month
09/05/2025
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is observed every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery possible.
Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know! FDA guidance.
10/24/2025
Unused medicines can spell many things. RISK, if they’re taken by someone they weren’t prescribed for. HARM, if accidentally taken by a child or pet. DANGER, or even death, if not used as directed. Unused or expired medicines may be hiding right in your home. In bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, purses, and anywhere you store medicines. So why put your family at risk?
2021 Multi-institutional Study's Key Finding About Prescription Drug Misuse Among College Students.
10/17/2025
The College Prescription Drug Study (CPDS) is a multi-institutional survey of undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The CPDS examines non-medical prescription drug use, including the reasons for and consequences of use, perceived access to prescription drugs and perceptions of use among students. The purpose of the CPDS is to understand the non-medical use of prescription drugs among college students. The CPDS was developed as a collaboration between The Ohio State University’s Center for the Study of Student Life, Student Wellness Center, and College of Pharmacy. The 2022 CPDS was administered by the College of Pharmacy.
Resources
07/14/2022
Looking for resources to empower recovery or assist you or a loved one during a crisis, HCCan offers information and links the the agencies providing help. There are several resources available to you that address many issues related to substance abuse, mental health and wellness, stop smoking, underage drinking, and more. Check out the Youth and Parent Resources in the navigation at the top of the page.