National Drug Take Back Day is an important event coming up on April 25. TCU offers a safe way to dispose of medications, aiming to reduce prescription drug use.

Associate Director of the Counseling and Mental Health Center, Caroline Sahba, said, “TCU police department and Substance Use and Recovery Services have hosted this event every October and April for several years and collect 60-90 lbs of prescription medications. Because the collections are anonymous, we do not track who is dropping off or their affiliation with TCU.”

Studies show that improperly disposed medications can end up in water supplies. Unused prescriptions in homes can contribute to substance abuse.

“Removing access to the drug is the simplest way to prevent an individual from using opioids that are not prescribed to them or misusing their own Rx drugs,” Sahba said.

The TCU police department ensures event security and supports all TCU community members throughout the event.

The event will collect medications, provide educational resources on substance abuse prevention, and encourage responsible prescription choices.

“The Substance Use and Recovery Services office offers monthly training for any TCU student, faculty, and staff to learn about Naloxone, or Narcan, which is an opioid overdose reversal medication,” Sahba said.

The event is taking place at TCU, and the Fort Worth community is welcome to attend.

“This event benefits the broader Fort Worth community because TCU is part of that community. Non-TCU members who live near campus are welcome to participate in this event at the TCU location if desired,” Sahba said.

This event reflects TCU’s commitment to National Drug Take Back Day and dedication to student safety and well-being.

To learn more, check what2do@tcu.edu.