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Charlene McGunn, Ph.D.Chippewa Valley Coalition
for Youth & Families
Our History of Take Back Events
• American Medicine Chest ChallengeNovember 2010 – 3 locations
• Clinton Twp. Senior ExpoApril 29, 2011
• DEA National EventApril 30, 2011 – 2 locations
• Macomb County Senior Fun FestJune 2011
• Henry Ford Family Fair/Drug Take Back September 2011
• DEA National EventOctober 2011 – 2 locations
Purpose of Drug Take Back Events
• Reduce Youth Access• Educate Community about Rx Drug Abuse• Inform about the Need to Secure & Properly
Dispose• Mobilize Your Coalition• Engage Youth• Promote Awareness of Your Coalition• Create New Partnerships• Publicize Permanent Disposal Sites
First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs
• Choose a Date:
DEA National Drug Take Back DaySaturday, 4/18/12 10 to 2 p.m.
First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs
• Begin to Plan
Allow at least 2 months to planCreate a Timeline
First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs
• Create a Coalition Work Group or Committee (3 to 5 members)
Who else do we need to involve in planning?
First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs
• Review the DEA website: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugdisposal
First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs
• Select a Site (Must Have Police Present to Collect Narcotics)
Within the Geographic Boundaries of Your CoalitionPolice Dept. OfficeSenior CenterCommunity CenterRecreational CenterChurchSchoolCity HallParking LotAny Accessible Building
First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs
• Consider Overlap with Other Coalitions
• Contact Local Law Enforcement to Engage
• Request Law Enforcement register with local DEA contact Leigh Ann [email protected]/234-4378
First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs
Coordinate DEA Take Back with Other Coalitions
• Select Site within your geographic boundaries• Publicize within your geographic boundaries• Contact Media within your geographic boundaries
(MPN will connect with major Media)• Coordinate with other coalitions that “overlap”
First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs
• Additional Partners (Co-sponsors Needed) ?
Senior ServicesPharmaciesRecreation CentersLibraries
Design Plan for Taking Back Rx Medication
• Check with Law Enforcement for Protocol
At the Take Back• Separate Drugs from Container
(To get an accurate estimate taken back)• Separate Liquids• Cover Person’s Name on Rx Containers
Planning & Organization
• Draft Informational Materials
• To adapt Chippewa Valley Coalition’s Materials, contact:Bradley [email protected]
Planning & Organization
• Create/Adapt Flyers to Publicize Event
Key Information: Stats on Issues of Rx Abuse, Take Back location & address, date, timeframe for drop off, what you will/not take back (needles & liquids), how to package, contact for questions, your Coalition name and partners
Planning & Organization
• Create Dissemination Plan to Publicize EventPharmaciesStoresSchoolsSenior CentersLibrariesChurchesRestaurantsCommunity Centers
Planning & Organization
• Create a Media Plan to Publicize Locally
DEA widely publicizes
MPN will release to major Media outlets, including the Macomb Daily, Detroit News/Free Press, major TV and Radio stations
Planning & Organization
• Identify Volunteers for EventInvolve Adult Coalition Members & Other VolunteersInvolve Youth**1 to 2 Adults per site2 to 3 Youth per site
Planning & Organization
• Determine Shifts for VolunteersExample: 10 to 12 noon
Noon to 2 p.m.
Planning & Organization
• Create a Survey – Keep it SimplePossible Survey Items:
What is your Zip Code?
How did you hear about the event today? Give options: Local newspaper (which one), church newsletter, (which one) school, saw poster (where), other?
Why are you disposing today? Give options: expired/unused medications; reduce youth access to medications; protect environment; other?
Would you like to be notified by email for the next event? (provide space for email)
Planning the Event
• Organize Materials Signs Identifying SiteBags for Disposal of MedicationContainer for DrugsPlastic GlovesClip Boards/Pens for SurveyBlack Markers (cover names on containers)Information on Coalition and Rx Abuse
At the Event
• Youth Greet & Thank
• Take Medication & Dispose
• Conduct Survey
• Provide Informational Materials
• Ensure that Drugs Will Be Weighed
• Take Photos!!
Take Photos!
Take Photos!
Post Take-Back
• Process Event What Did We Do Well?What Would We Change Next Time?
• Publicize Outcome Weight of Drugs Taken Back?Who Do We Inform?
• Report Outcomes to Dawn Radzioch
Report to: Dawn Radzioch
[email protected](586) 469-5278
Questions: Charlene [email protected] (586) 723-2360
