12+ Tons of Medications Collected On Arkansas Drug Take Back Day To Be Safely Destroyed
More than 12 tons of medications were collected at the 22nd semi-annual Arkansas Drug Take Back Day, nearly doubling the amount collected in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi combined. In all take back day events since 2010, more than 233 tons of medications have...
22nd Arkansas Drug Take Back Day Is October 23, 2021
What: 22nd Arkansas Prescription Drug Take Back Day (partnership with the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day) When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 Where: At secure collection sites statewide; full list...
Emmy-nominated filmmaker to release documentary “7 Days: The Opioid Crisis in Arkansas”
An emmy-nominated filmmaker is set to release a new documentary about the opioid epidemic in communities throughout Arkansas. “7 Days,” an intimate documentary illustrating the effects of the current opioid crisis in Arkansas, shares stories from Arkansans...
Arkansas Drug Director Honored with National Award
Washington D.C. – The Annual Ramstad/Kennedy Award for outstanding leadership recognizes Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane for his leadership in recovery support programs across his state and nationally. The award was established in honor of Congressmen Jim...
1,000+ Lives Saved Through Arkansas Naloxone Project
More than 1,000 lives have been saved through the Arkansas Naloxone Project, which provides Naloxone (often referred by the brand name Narcan) kits to first responders across the state. Beyond saving a life, first responders are tasked to provide treatment and...
ARKANSAS RANKS 3RD PER CAPITA IN DRUG TAKE BACK DAY COLLECTION
Arkansans continue to entrust in the DEA Drug Take Back Day program leading the state to another top 10 completion in multiple categories nationally, including ranking third in grand total pounds per person. The state ranks fifth nationally in pounds per person for...
Arkansas Drug Take Back Returns, Partnership with National DEA Program
What: 20th Arkansas Prescription Drug Take Back Day (partnership with the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day) When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 Where: At secure collection sites statewide; full list at...
Golfing To Save Lives: The Parker Gill Memorial Golf Tournament is April 1-29
?️♀️ Golfing To Save Lives ?️♂️ Please join us in the month of April for a unique golf event. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Parker Gill Foundation to save lives through the support of prevention and recovery efforts in Arkansas. Register at:...
Former High School In Arkansas Gets Remodel, Set To Open As A Residential Center For Addiction Treatment
Natural State Recovery Centers (NSRC) has just opened the only drug and alcohol addiction treatment center in Arkansas to offer all levels of care, treating people from crisis to sustainability. It is no secret that Arkansas, along with other states in the southern...
Texarkana Officer Saves Toddler’s Life, Naloxone Reverses Overdose
A 2-year-old boy’s life was saved by the quick actions of Texarkana police officers Sunday night. Texarkana Interim Police Chief Kristi Bennett credits the continued training of officers and naloxone kits, both of which were provided by the Criminal Justice...
