Montgomery Goes Purple

04/23/2026

Time to do some spring cleaning of your medicine cabinet/drawer. Protect your family, friends, and all who live in or visit your home.

Dispose of old medications properly and safely this Saturday during National Drug Take Back Day.

If you must keep medications in your home, it's best to purchase a safe to store those medications safely. You can get one for as little as $35 online and it could save a life.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cxzrc373g/

Join us for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. 💊

Drop off unused or expired medications at any Montgomery County Police station—free, safe, and anonymous.

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

New information available on the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Z2ucTKQd/

RELEASE: Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard now includes near-real-time data on the illicit drug market from the Rapid Analysis of Drugs program. Learn how Maryland will collect and utilize data: bit.ly/3QgHfel.

03/26/2026

Do you have a writer in your midst?

Download and share the PDFs with your schools and networks.

Young Writers' Contest: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i1H-WLD7YC1m43cFsvy1xupYW0RcTO6w/view?usp=sharing

Amateur Writers' Contest: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t3PdAk588w7Jhbm3nmRJv1-Y6o8b9SF2/view?usp=sharing

03/26/2026

Learn about the links between mental health & substance use and how reducing the risk factors and increasing the protective factors in a child's life can help prevent later challenges with both mental health & substance use.

PDFs in several languages available to share: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MFW7A1_cB0BmawGFTEMYEqMClc7XmpWF?usp=sharing

03/24/2026

Take a look at the new Montgomery County site. Need naloxone? Watch the 45 second video, fill out a form, and it will be mailed to you. Need a provider? Want to know more about the signs and symptoms of substance use? You can find it all here: https://pickupthepiecesmoco.org/

Your feedback on the site is appreciated.

Access recovery resources, connect with local support and guidance to overcome substance use disorder and reclaim you or your loved one's life.

03/20/2026

Last day to apply!! This is a reminder that the deadline to apply for Reappointments and Open Vacancies for AODAAC is today, March 20, 2026.
Application link: https://cexbcc.montgomerycountymd.gov/board/4076

Please share this announcement with your networks and community contacts.
Current Vacancies:
• Business Community Member
• Clergy
• High School Student
• Individual in Recovery
• Legal Professional
• Multi-Cultural Diversity Representative
• Pharmacist
• Practicing Physician
• Prevention Provider
• Public Member
• Treatment Provider

County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill eight vacancies on the Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council that may be filled by one high school student, one individual in recovery, one legal professional, one member of the Montgomery County Parent Teacher Association, one i...

12/15/2025

Why the animal sedative behind a Baltimore mass overdose is so hard to quit

Alissa Zhu
12/15/2025 5:30 a.m. EST

https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/animal-sedative-baltimore-mass-overdose-6IMTE7KS3NDYTCJLLNPDPUCPZA/

08/28/2025

Join us tonight for the 10th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony & Vigil with Resource Fair, 's Tribute Cuisine Food Truck, and the ever popular "Hidden in Plain Sight" COPE trailer!

https://montgomerygoespurple.org/events

08/26/2025

Support recovery, remember lives, and find resources at the Overdose Awareness Vigil & Recovery Month Kickoff on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Memorial Plaza in Rockville.

🕯️ Honor loved ones lost
💜 Show support for those in recovery
📣 Learn about resources in our community

Montgomery Goes Purple