Count your pills once every two weeks. This will prevent theft and ensure that medications are taken properly.
MY STUDENT MIGHT BE STRUGGLING WITH
Prescription Drugs
13.9 is the average age of initiation for prescription drug misuse in Dickson County.
TN Together Survey 2019
Next to marijuana, the most common illegal drugs teens misuse are prescription medications.
SAMHSA
70% of teens get their prescription drugs from family or friends.
SAMHSA
TN continues to be in the top 3 for the number of prescription painkillers per person in the United States.
TN Dept of Health
How Can You Keep Your Family Safe?
Count It!
Lock It!
Lock up your medications and store them in a place that others would not think to look. Contact us to receive a free lockbox!
Drop It!
Drop off unused/expired medications for proper disposal at your participating law enforcement departments.
Drug Drop Boxes
There are three Prescription Drop Boxes available for people to bring their unused, expired, and unwanted medicines (prescription, over the counter, and vitamins).
- Dickson Police Department – 202 Main St., Dickson
- Dickson County Sheriff office – 140 County Jail Road, Charlotte
- White Bluff City Hall – 52 Graham Street, White Bluff
Drug Take Backs
Drug Take Backs are held in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency twice a year in the Spring and the Fall. Individuals can bring their unused, expired, and unwanted medicines-prescription, over the counter, and vitamins to the Take Back site, no questions asked. There is generally a shred truck and recycling bins available also.
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources.
Learn More
Find everything you need to know to about drug facts, emerging trends and how to talk about the dangers of street drugs, Rx misuse and underage drinking.
Whether you’re a parent looking for ideas on how to speak with your child about underage drinking, drug misuse and tobacco use or simply looking for the facts about drugs and emerging usage trends among teens and adults we’re pleased to offer a comprehensive directory of resources based on facts and supported by research.
Our goal is to provide a resource tool kit where you can find solid, up to date information, get your questions answered fast and learn how you can be part of the solution to building a Safe, Healthy and Drug Free Community. Equipped with this knowledge, you will be an asset in Dickson County and can be a leader in reducing risk factors facing our community.