HC DrugFree

HC DrugFree is a Howard County nonprofit organization with a mission of empowering the community to raise drug-free youth.

04/12/2026

See you on Saturday, April 25, 2026 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) in the Wilde Lake Village Center parking lot for our next drive-thru Medication Collection!

Pills may remain in bottles. No need to remove labels. Safely dispose of:
• Prescription Medication
• Over-the-counter meds
• Vitamins
• V**e Devices with batteries removed
• Inhalers
• Pet Medication

❌ Sharps (needles, syringes, EpiPens) will NOT be accepted.

♻️ Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services recommends placing used/unused needles in a sealed plastic bottle (like a detergent bottle) before putting them in your curbside trash to protect collection crews.

Learn More and Volunteer:
https://hcdrugfree.org/drug-take-back-day-1/

04/12/2026

FREE PARENTING CLASSES for parents, guardians and grandparents. Series will run April 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28 (optional class). from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom.

Learn More: https://buff.ly/X4D4BO7
Register at https://tinyurl.com/GGCSpring2026

Please include any questions or comments on the registration form.

04/11/2026

Calling all volunteers! Sign up now to help at our upcoming Medication Collection on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wilde Lake Village Center parking lot

🔗 https://hcdrugfree.org/drug-take-back-day-1/

04/11/2026

Register to attend our Spring 2026 Guiding Good Choices® classes for parents, guardians and grandparents. Series will run April 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28 (optional class). from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom.

Raising preteens and teens is tough. Wouldn’t it be great if adults could take a class that taught us how to help our kids avoid risky behaviors, all while learning how to say NO to drugs and alcohol? There is!

Guiding Good Choices® is an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that helps you build a stronger bond with your child, while also providing skills proven to reduce the risk of children engaging in substance use or other risky behaviors.

Learn how to:
• Prevent Drug Use in Your Family
• Develop Healthy Beliefs and Clear Standards
• Avoid Trouble and Respond to Peer Pressure
• Manage Conflict and Express Feelings Constructively
• Strengthen Family Bonds
• And More!

Learn More: https://buff.ly/X4D4BO7
Register at https://tinyurl.com/GGCSpring2026

Please include any questions or comments on the registration form.

04/10/2026

Looking for more ways to get involved in the community? Join HC DrugFree for another Medication Collection! We are looking for student, adult, and medically trained adult volunteers to help us on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great way to boost resumes, learn about drug safety, and give back to your Howard County Community!

Register: https://forms.gle/Sn2UJWaXPPtjYMBh9

04/10/2026

Instead of flushing your meds, bring them to HC DrugFree's Medication Collection on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wilde Lake Village Center Parking Lot. Protect the environment by participating in this free, drive-thru event!

❌ Sharps (needles, syringes, EpiPens) will NOT be accepted.

♻️ Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services recommends placing used/unused needles in a sealed plastic bottle (like a detergent bottle) before putting them in your curbside trash to protect collection crews.

Learn More: https://hcdrugfree.org/drug-take-back-day-1/

04/09/2026

Rohypnol® (flunitrazepam) is a depressant drug that belongs to the Benzodiazepine drug family. More commonly known on the street as “Roofies,” Rohypnol is a dangerous drug linked to many cases of sexual assault and overdose.

Rohypnol works to slow the central nervous system, causing numerous symptoms including, but not limited to, sedation, amnesia, confusion, impaired judgement, aggression, and dangerous respiratory depression.

Rohypnol can cause a physical dependence, and if combined with other benzodiazepines or alcohol, it can cause even more intense symptoms.

Rohypnol® is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance in the US, meaning it is not approved for manufacturing, use, sale, or distribution.

Stay alert. Talk with your family. Keep all medications safely stored and locked away from children, teens, and pets.

https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/rohypnol?Utm_campaign=20251231_30days&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

04/09/2026

Register to attend our FREE Spring 2026 Guiding Good Choices® classes for parents, guardians and grandparents. Series will run April 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28 (optional class). from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom.

Learn More: https://buff.ly/X4D4BO7
Register at https://tinyurl.com/GGCSpring2026

Please include any questions or comments on the registration form.

04/08/2026

Calling all volunteers! Sign up now to help at our upcoming Medication Collection on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wilde Lake Village Center parking lot.

🔗 https://hcdrugfree.org/drug-take-back-day-1/

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Columbia, MD
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