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The Memphis Area Prevention Coalition is a group formed to facilitate prevention efforts in Shelby County to combat substance abuse and its consequences especially among our youth.

10/21/2025

💊 Don’t let expired or unused medications sit around your home! Keeping them can lead to accidental poisonings, misuse, or environmental harm if not disposed of properly. The safest way to protect your family and community is to drop them off at an official collection site.

Join us for DRUG TAKE BACK DAY and make a difference in keeping Memphis safer and healthier! 🌎💙

🗓️ Date: October 25
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Kroger, 799 Truse Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38117

Safely dispose of unused and expired medications, no questions asked. Together, we can prevent misuse and protect our environment.

👉 Learn more at memphisprevention.org

10/17/2025

You Don’t Need All the Answers to Help

Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is listen without judgment. Being present, offering compassion, and showing you care can make all the difference. 💚 Knowing the warning signs and having access to the right resources is the first step toward providing hope and possibly saving a life. 🌟

👉 Learn more and find prevention resources at memphisprevention.org

10/15/2025

🚨 DRUG TAKE BACK DAY 🚨

Do you have unused or expired medications at home? 💊
Don’t toss them in the trash or flush them dispose of them safely to protect your loved ones, your community, and our environment. 🌎

Join us for Drug Take Back Day and take part in building a safer, healthier Memphis!

🗓️ Date: October 25
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Kroger, 799 Truse Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38117

Proper medication disposal helps prevent accidental poisonings, substance misuse, and environmental harm. Every small action makes a big difference. 💙

10/13/2025

🚨 Fentanyl: Small Amount, Deadly Consequences 🚨

Fentanyl remains one of the deadliest substances in the U.S.; just a few grains can be lethal. Many young people are unknowingly exposed to counterfeit pills or vapes disguised as something harmless.

🧠 Education saves lives. Talk openly with your teens about the dangers of illicit drugs. Remind them that what looks “safe” could be deadly.

💬 Start the conversation today, prevention begins with awareness.

📍 Learn more at memphisprevention.org

10/12/2025

Why Prevention Works 💡 Every dollar spent on Prevention saves up to $10 in future health and social costs. (SAMHSA)

Prevention doesn’t just save money, it saves lives. By addressing risk factors early and strengthening protective ones like education, family involvement, and healthy environments, we reduce the likelihood of substance misuse before it starts.

At MAPC, education, collaboration, and compassion are the keys to lasting change. Together, we can build a future where Prevention is the norm, not the exception.

🔗 Join the movement: memphisprevention.org

10/10/2025

🚨 DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IS COMING! 🚨

💊 Got unused or expired medications at home? Don’t throw them away or flush them down the toilet. Dispose of them safely during Drug Take Back Day!

🗓️ Saturday, October 25
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Kroger, 799 Truse Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38117

This event is your chance to help keep our community safe by:
✅ Preventing prescription drug misuse
✅ Protecting our environment
✅ Promoting public health

Let’s work together to make Shelby County a safer, healthier place for everyone. 💙 No questions. No cost. Just drop off and go!

🔗 Learn more: memphisprevention.org

10/09/2025

Prevention Starts at Home 🏠 Parents, caregivers, and mentors, you play a vital role in Prevention.

Studies show that teens who have open conversations about drugs and alcohol with their parents are 50% less likely to misuse substances.

Here’s how you can help:
💬 Talk early and often
👂 Listen without judgment
🚫 Set clear boundaries about substance use
❤️ Be a positive example

At MAPC, we’re here to give you the tools and resources to make those conversations easier. Together, we can protect our youth and promote healthy decision-making.

🔗 Find resources for families at memphisprevention.org

10/07/2025

🌟 Prevention begins with education, and that’s what we do.

At Memphis Area Prevention Coalition (MAPC), we work to build a safer, healthier Shelby County by:

✅ Educating youth and adults about the dangers of substance misuse
✅ Empowering communities through workshops and Prevention programs
✅ Partnering with schools, law enforcement, and local organizations to promote long-term change

Together, we can prevent addiction before it starts and create a stronger, healthier community for everyone. 💙

🔗 Learn more about our mission: memphisprevention.org

10/05/2025

Prevention Is a Community Effort

🌟 When neighborhoods, schools, churches, and families come together, Prevention becomes stronger.

💪 Every positive choice we make builds protective factors for youth: mentorship, safe activities, and open communication.

👉 Get involved with MAPC and help shape a healthier Shelby County.

memphisprevention.org

10/03/2025

👉🏼 Fentanyl Facts That Save Lives

⚠️ Fentanyl is deadly even in tiny amounts. Just 2 milligrams (about the same as a few grains of salt) can be fatal.

❌ Fentanyl has been found in counterfeit pills, powders, and even vapes.
💙 Protect yourself and loved ones:

• Never take unknown pills
• Test your substances if you use them
• Carry naloxone

memphisprevention.org

10/01/2025

🚨 To***co and the Teen Brain

🧠 Did you know? The adolescent brain continues to develop until approximately age 25. Ni****ne rewires those pathways, making teens more vulnerable to lifelong addiction.

🚭 Flavored to***co products are not harmless — they’re designed to hook kids early.

👉 Parents: Set a smoke-free example.
👉 Teens: Protect your brain, your future.

⚙️ memphisprevention.org

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09/29/2025

✨ Spotting Early Signs of Substance Misuse

👀 Prevention starts with awareness. Subtle changes in behavior can be warning signs:

• Withdrawing from friends or activities
• Sudden mood swings
• Decline in school or work performance
• Secretive behavior

💡 Early recognition = early intervention. Trust your instincts and start the conversation.

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1207 Peabody Avenue, Ste 324
Memphis, TN
38104

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19012492828

Website

http://www.memphisprevention.org/

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