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Disposing of your old prescription medications is a simple way to help prevent drug misuse.
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The Collective
We're ecstatic to be opening up a Recovery Community Center aimed at establishing a recovery landscape in JeffCo tailored to local needs. The Collective will serve as a hub for recovery resources, working in conjunction with existing treatment and support services.
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Free Naloxone Vending Machines
Accidental overdoses happen, both by people misusing illicit substances and people who are prescribed opioids. Our hope is that providing Narcan in such a convenient way at no cost will encourage all people, whether they personally use substances or not, to carry the life-saving drug.
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NaloxBox Locations
PreventEd and People’s Health Center have partnered to install 75 NaloxBoxes in two of the areas hit hardest by opioid overdoses in Eastern Missouri--St. Louis City and North St. Louis County. The boxes will be installed on walls, similar to defibrillator boxes, and each contain two doses of intra-nasal Narcan (naloxone), which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
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Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products in Missouri
Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 in 2022, legalizing adult-use cannabis. While acknowledging this change, PreventEd maintains its stance that substance misuse is a public health issue that requires a public health approach. Relying solely on the criminal justice system to address substance use disorders limits access to evidence-based treatment and recovery services within a behavioral health setting.
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Peer Support Services
Our Peers help clients engage with appropriate services for their needs and situation, including engaging with local community resources, connecting with treatment providers, and help enrolling in Medication-Assisted Treatment programs.
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GuidEd: Teen Assessments and Early Intervention
GuidEd provides a supportive environment for teens and their families that enhances motivation to change, helps explore the consequences of substance use, and works to develop healthier alternatives.
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2026 Legislative Priorities
PreventEd advocates for policies that reduce the risks of substance use and provide interventions that help protect from the harms of substance use. Our support for policies are rooted in the understanding that substance use disorders are a brain disease that can be prevented by reducing risk and increasing protective factors.
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Adult Assessment & Referral
PreventEd's Adult Assessment and Referral Program connects St. Louis area adults with the resources to make positive changes in their lives. PreventEd counselors work with clients to determine what means of support is most appropriate for their individual circumstances and situation.
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Contact Your Legislators and Local Officials
Legislators and policy makers look to you for input on these important issues. Just a few phone calls or letters from constituents can make all of the difference. Please take the time to call or write your city and county elected officials, and your representatives and senators.
Read On Drop-off Locations
Disposing of your old prescription medications is a simple way to help prevent drug misuse. The following locations will accept your old or unused over-the-counter and prescription medications. We encourage you to call the drop box location you intend to visit beforehand to ensure they are still accepting old medications.
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Rx Disposal Bags and Safe Disposal
67% of those who use heroin started by misusing prescription pain medications, often led there by curiosity and availability. You can help address the opioid crisis in our community by starting with your own medicine cabinet. Click "Learn More" for tips for how to safely dispose of prescription medications.
Read On Opioid Overdose: Preventing, Identifying, and Risk Factors
Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescriptions like Percocet and Oxycontin, as well as illegal substances like heroin or fentanyl. When misused, opioids are very dangerous. With greater understanding, we can reduce the likelihood of fatal overdoses and save lives.
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Adult Assessment & Referral
Linking St. Louis adults to tailored support for positive life changes, providing assistance to individuals, family members, and those seeking treatment or ongoing recovery resources.
