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ADAPT’s mission is to reduce and prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs by the youth of Taney County through evidence-based strategies.
ADAPT Coalition Teams with Local Law Enforcement for Drug Take Back Day
[Branson, MO] – On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Taney County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) coalition and local law enforcement hosted DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Law enforcement and coalition partners collected tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs for safe disposal.
Live take back events, which were held in Hollister, Branson, and Kimberling City, collected a total of 787 pounds of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction.
According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a majority of people who use a prescription medication for a nonmedical purpose obtained that medication from a family member or friend. Removing unnecessary medications from the home can help prevent situations involving not taking medication as intended or dosed, taking someone else’s prescription, and taking the medicine for euphoric effects rather than medicinal purposes.
Residents of Stone and Taney counties have other year-round options for safe and easy disposal. Several local law enforcement agencies and pharmacies in Stone and Taney counties provide medication drop boxes. Some drop boxes are available 24/7/365 and all are anonymous and free to use. Boxes are located at:
· Branson Police Department
· Hollister Police Department
· Rockaway Beach Police Department
· Kimberling City Police Department
· Stone County Sheriff’s Department in Galena
· Taney County Sheriff’s Department in Forsyth
· CoxHealth Pharmacy at the Cox Branson Outpatient Center
· CVS Pharmacy on Loyd Street in Branson
· Walmart Supercenter Pharmacy in Branson West
Medication destruction packets are an at-home option used to deactivate, destroy and permanently dispose of pills, patches, liquids, creams and films in less than three minutes – without ever leaving home. There are a couple of different varieties of these, including Dispose Rx packets and Deterra pouches. This option allows people to dispose of expired and unneeded medications quickly and easily through their household trash. It also provides a safe alternative to other disposal methods such as flushing medications or simply throwing them away without proper deactivation, which can be harmful to the environment.
ADAPT, the Stone County Community Health Coalition, and Drug Free Ozarks encourage local residents to employ safe medication storage and disposal practices by utilizing the permanent drug drop boxes, using at-home medication disposal packets, and locking medications in a safe place. It is estimated over 25,000 drug deactivation packets have been distributed in Stone and Taney counties in the last 5 years, equipping our residents with the power to reduce prescription drug misuse in their community.
More information on the location of permanent drug drop boxes across Missouri or access to the free at-home option can be found at https://www.taneycountyadapt.com/or www.drugfreeozarks.org.
ADAPT, Stone County Community Health Coalition and Drug Free Ozarks work to prevent and reduce substance use in youth and adults, as well as strive to address other imminent health concerns in our hometowns. These organizations are community-based and citizen-focused. If you would like to find out more, please email Shelly Marlowe at taneyadaptcoalition@gmail.com.
WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR SITE. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF THE CHANGE FOR A DRUG FREE COMMUNITY?
I'D LOVE TO MEET YOU!
SHELLY MARLOWE, DIRECTOR
870-480-7401 MARLOWER@BRANSON.K12.MO.US
2023 April Take-Back Event Participants
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Pictured: Program Director, Shelly Marlowe
Officer: Steve Huggins
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2023 April Take-Back Event Participants
Pictured: Volunteers Andy Hughes & Karen Oswald
Officer: Cpl. Matthew Kirk
2023 April Take-Back Event Participants
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Pictured: Volunteers Beth Schulz & Alexyss Skinner
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2023 April Tale-Back Event Participants
Pictured: Volunteers Cris Bohinc & Sherry Grisham
Officer: Caleb Teig
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The “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign is designed to provide parents and caregivers with the information and resources they need to properly address underage drinking and substance use with their children.
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The Consequences of Underage Drinking and Substance Use Can Be Devastating
The consequences of underage drinking and substance use can include but are not limited to
• Injury or death from accidents
• Unintended, unwanted, and unprotected sexual activity
• Mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety disorders
• Difficulty with attention, concentration, problem-solving, learning, and memory
• Allergic reactions, breathing trouble, coma, and even permanent brain damage or death
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Research Suggests that Underage Drinking and Substance Use Are Not
Top-of-Mind Concerns Among Many Parents
• Many parents with children under the age of 21 don’t believe underage drinking and substance use are not issues about which to be concerned and therefore may not have conversations with their kids surrounding these topics.
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• Research suggests that one of the most influential factors for a child’s healthy development is a strong, open relationship with a parent.
• Parents have a significant influence on their children’s decisions to experiment with alcohol or other drugs.
• Over 80 percent of young people ages 10–18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision about whether to drink alcohol.
• When parents create supportive and nurturing environments, children make better decisions.
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PERMANENT MEDICATION DISPOSAL BOX LOCATIONS
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Branson Police Dept
110 W. Maddux St., Ste. 100, Branson, MO 65616
available 24/7/365
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Hollister Police Dept
1 Gage Dr., Hollister, MO 65672
available 24/7/365
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Rockaway Beach Police Dept
2762 State Hwy 176, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740
Mon-Fri, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
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Taney County Sheriff's Office
266 Main St., Forsyth, MO 65653
available 24/7/365
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CVS Pharmacy
105 Loyd Rd., Branson, MO 65616
open Mon-Sun, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
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CoxHealth Pharmacy
525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, MO 65616
Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sat, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm