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Drug Safety & Disposal

You can properly dispose of unwanted and expired medications safely and anonymously.

Need to dispose of medications? Visit any of the following Police Departments that offer 24/7 anonymous drug take back collection boxes. Don’t live in the East Bay? Visit www.riprevention.org for collection site locations.

Barrington Police Department
- 100 Federal Rd, Barrington, RI 02806
Barrington CVS
- 180 County Road, Barrington, RI, 02806
Bristol Police Department
- 395 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809
Warren Police Department
- 1 Joyce St, Warren, RI 02881
Warren CVS
- 615 Metacom Avenue, Rout 136, Warren, RI 02885

To combat drug misuse, the East Bay Prevention Coalition encourages community members to normally practice Count it, Lock it, Drop it, as well as request and regularly use a lock bag. Lock bags can be used to safely store medications that has the potential for misuse by individuals who were not prescribed them. Click the button below to request a lock bag from our office!

Click here to request a free lock bag

The Count It! Lock It! Drop It! program is a community initiative aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse. Improper storage and usage of prescription medications can lead to drug misuse and abuse, this program seeks to address this issue by educating and empowering individuals. CLD encourages responsible behavior by promoting the proper counting, locking, and disposal of prescription medications, thereby reducing the risk of drug misuse and abuse.

Count It!

Medicine cabinets have become an unintended source of drugs, contributing to the growing problem of drug misuse. It is important to take proactive measures such as counting pills frequently and checking expiration dates to prevent theft and ensure that medications are taken properly. By making it a goal to stay on top of medication inventory, individuals can minimize the risk of potential drug misuse while simultaneously promoting responsible medication management.

Lock It!

It is essential to lock up medications and store them securely in a safe place. Friends and relatives’ medicine cabinets can often serve as a source for prescription pain pills, which is why it is important to take proactive measures. One effective way to secure prescription medications is to use lock bags, which can help prevent unauthorized access. It is essential to remember that if prescription drugs are not used properly, they can be as harmful and dangerous as illicit drugs, underscoring the importance of proper medication management.

Drop It!

Dispose of your unused or expired drugs by taking advantage of the drop boxes available at Police Departments in the East Bay area.

The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) outlines a process to prevent and reduce the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The framework addresses both risk and protective factors. Risk factors are those elements within an individual or the environment that make someone more susceptible to particular negative behaviors or conditions. Protective factors are the opposite – those elements within an individual or the environment that make someone less susceptible to those negative behaviors or conditions. The five steps and two guiding principles of the SPF offer prevention planners a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the substance misuse and related behavioral health problems facing their states and communities.

1 . Assessment: Identify local prevention needs based on data.
2 . Capacity: Build local resources and readiness to address prevention needs.
3 . Planning: Find out what works to address prevention needs and how to do it well.
4 . Implementation: Deliver evidence-based programs and practices as intended.
5 . Evaluation: Examine the process and outcomes of programs and practices.

The five steps and two guiding principles of the SPF offer prevention planners a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the substance misuse and related behavioral health problems facing their states and communities. The SPF is also guided by two cross-cutting principles that should be integrated into each of the steps that comprise it. The first is cultural competence, the ability of an individual or organization to understand and interact effectively with people who have different values, lifestyles, and traditions based on their distinctive heritage and social relationships. The second guiding principle is sustainability. The process of building an adaptive and effective system that achieves and maintains desired long-term results.