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"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." -Benjamin Franklin
Youth Drug Prevention
In order to strengthen our community, we want to provide resources to assist in the fight against substance abuse. In recent years, the Opioid Crisis has become a health emergency that is impacting people of all ages and socioeconomic status. The Y is offering an Opioid Abuse Prevention program and has collected methods and resources you can use to help. Scroll down this page to learn more about the program and ways you can help.
If you're having a substance abuse issue, call 1-800-662-HELP to talk specifics with someone trained.
First, clean out your medicine cabinet.
- Leftover pills can kill, so make your home and your family safer. Click here to find a map of medicine disposal sites.
- Listen to how and why medication safety matters by clicking here.
- Participate in Drug Take Back Day on October 25th, 2025. Click here to find additional disposal site for that day.
Understanding the Opioid Crisis
- To learn about what’s going on, watch this 15 minute video
- Learn the facts about opioids
Owensboro Addiction Services Resources
If you or a loved one needs trained assistance, Owensboro Health has compiled a list of local services. Click here to view that list.
