Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention

The purpose of this area of focus is to identify and examine the conditions and variables that are indicators of the prescription/OTC drug abuse epidemic highlight prevention efforts to help communities understand and address the issue. 

Safe Medication Disposal

PF! Safe Disposal Q & A Video
Do you have questions about how to safely dispose of your unused or unwanted medications? Check out our quick Q&A video!

Deterra bags are an easy and safe way to dispose of medications you no longer need. 

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Ohio residents can request a Deterra Bag at no cost to them

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Community Forum Mini Grants

The abuse of opioids, methamphetamines, and other prescription drugs has had a devastating impact on many Hamilton County neighborhoods and communities. Families, children, businesses, schools, and faith communities have all been affected. The purpose of this grant to build community engagement around preventing substance use/misuse and raise awareness about the abuse of prescription drugs.

A Call to Action - Community Forum provides a venue to bring all members of a community together to gain a better understanding of the impact of substance use disorders and how communities can work together to combat this epidemic.  

A Call to Action - Community Forum provides information on the following:

• Getting individuals the treatment they need
• Reducing harm caused by the opioid epidemic
• Prevention opioid misuse
• Cutting the supply of opioids

For More Information:
Christi Valentini-Lackner, BS, OCPS
Senior Director 
cvalentini-lackner@prevention-first.org
513-751-8000 ext. 16