Prevention begins at home - more specifically in the home medicine cabinet! Now that it's cold and flu season, parents must stay particularly vigilant about what is accessible in your home. Youth have been known to misuse cough and cold medications. Keep all medication out of the reach of children and teens - both prescription and over-the-counter.💊
This is a good reminder to talk to your children at early ages about substance use and misuse. Tell them that even OTC medications used to treat the common cold and flu can be risky if they are not taken as directed or prescribed.
It's also a good time to clean out all used, expired, or unneeded prescription and non-prescription medication and bring it to the Spring DEA Medication Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10am to 2pm, at participating police department locations throughout Polk County (locations pending) for proper disposal. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
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