October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a month-long observance that focuses on the role substance abuse prevention plays in promoting safe and healthy communities.
Substance use, including underage drinking and the non-medical use of prescription and over-the-counter medications, significantly affects the health and well-being of our nation’s youth and people of all ages:
On October 26th, Watsonville, Capitola, and Scotts Valley Police Departments will participate in the DEA’s 7th National Drug Take Back Day. Nearly a million pounds of drugs are expected to be turned in at this event at the thousands of law enforcement agencies nationwide. UC Santa Cruz Police will hold their event on Thursday, October 24th.
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For additional information on this event, contact the Watsonville Police Department at 768-3300. Click here to learn where you can safely dispose of expired or unneeded medication throughout the year.
