The Webster Health & Education Network (WHEN) is sponsoring two events this Saturday April 22 which both benefit family health.
The first is the Spring Drug Take-Back Day, your opportunity to safely dispose of your unused medications.
Wegmans is hosting the drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their 900 Holt Road location, as well as many of their other stores. This event gives community members the opportunity to remove potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs from their homes. The service is free and anonymous. Only pills and patches will be accepted – no liquids, needles, or sharps.
No appointment is necessary. Look for a drop-off location in the parking lot. Registration is not required, but it will allow WHEN to email you a reminder in advance of the event. Click here to register.
I label this as a family-friendly event because of frightening statistics like these from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:
- nearly one in four teens reports taking a prescription drug not prescribed to them by a doctor at least once in their lives
- almost half of teens say it is easy to gety prescription drugs from a parent’s medicine cabinet
- teens are abusing everything from pain medications to stimulants, sedatives and tranquilizers
We need to do what we can to keep dangerous medications out of our children’s hands.
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On a lighter note …
Also on Saturday April 22, join your kids and friends for a fun and healthy Family Scavenger Hunt.
This easy hike/scavenger hunt will take place at Liberty Lodge/Finn Park on Maple Drive from 10 a.m. to noon. Different hunts will be available for three three skill levels, ages 2 through 12. The event will take place rain or shine, so dress for the weather, and make sure to wear boots if it’s been wet. It would also be helpful if you could bring your own clipboard and pencil.
The Family Scavenger Hunt costs $5, and registrations are being taken through the Webster Recreation Center. PLEASE register ahead of time so we know how many kids to expect. Payment can be made when you arrive at the park. Click here to register.
Proceeds will benefit the Friends of Webster Trails.
The Webster Health and Education Network was established in 1995 and is a recognized leader in the advocacy and promotion of healthy, substance-free behaviors and lifestyles in the Webster community. WHEN has always worked closely with the Webster Central School District, town, and community resources to support drug education and awareness initiatives.
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(posted 4/18/2023)
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