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.

Strengthening Families Program

The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is an evidence-based family skills training program for high-risk and general population families that is recognized both nationally and internationally. Parents and youth attend weekly SFP skills classes together, learning parenting skills and youth life and refusal skills. Parents and youth attend 11 weekly SFP skills classes together, learning parenting skills, life skills, and refusal skills from certified instructors. The program is completely free for participants.

Contact Steven Eiland, Partnership for Success (PFS) Coordinator, for more information. [email protected]

Benefits of this Program Include:
  • Increased family bonding
  • Increased parental involvement
  • Increased positive parenting skills
  • Increase positive communication
  • Increased family organization
  • Decreased family conflict
  • Decreased youth depression
  • Decreased youth aggression
  • Increased youth cooperation
  • Increased youth social competencies
  • Increased number of prosocial friends
  • Increased youth school grades
Learn more & register for upcoming trainings by visiting our website
strengtheningfamiliesri.com
Why SPF Works

SFP is effective because it was specifically crafted to increase Protective Factors and reduce the Risk Factors that lead to both substance abuse and youth depression. SFP teaches–and has parents and youth practice–skills involved in bonding (creating warm, loving relationships), setting clear, firm boundaries (rules against antisocial behavior, including drug and alcohol use), and monitoring their children’s emotional well-being and activities to see that they always stay in an alcohol and drug-free social environment. Skill practice creates new prosocial habit patterns in the brain, which helps improve behavior, strengthens the parent-child relationship, and helps a child feel loved.