Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition

Mealtime is a great opportunity to listen and talk to a youth in your life, and limiting outside distractions like television and phones during this time ensures everyone get's the attention they deserve to open up with each other. Don't share medications, even with someone you otherwise trust! The risks are too great. #BRBHPreventionWellness #RoanokeValleyPrevention #RAYSAC #RoanokeVA

This Saturday (10/26), YOU can help prevent drug abuse and protect our waterways! ⭐️ Visit one of our drop-off stations to turn in your unused, unwanted, & expired medications for safe disposal. (Desliza para ver información en español.) #RAYSAC #BRBH #BRBHPreventionWellness #Prevention ¡Este sábado (26/10), USTED puede ayudar a prevenir el abuso de drogas y proteger nuestras vías fluviales! ⭐️ Visite una de nuestras estaciones de entrega para entregar sus medicamentos no utilizados, no deseados y vencidos para su eliminación segura. #BRBHPrevenciónBienestar #Prevención

Roanoke Valley! Share what's important, like time in the great outdoors with friends and family! Don't share medication, even with people you trust! The risks are too great. #BRBHPreventionWellness #RoanokeValleyPrevention #RAYSAC #RoanokeVA

Suspect an opioid overdose? ALWAYS call 911 first. If possible, you can then administer Narcan/Naloxone and place the person in the recovery position until emergency services arrive. #BRBHPreventionWellness #RoanokeValleyPrevention #RAYSAC #RoanokeVA

Hobbies and interests are best when shared together with loved ones. Medication should be kept to yourself. Find locations to safely dispose of your medications by visiting TakeThemBack dot org #BRBHPreventionWellness #RoanokeValleyPrevention #RAYSAC #RoanokeVA

There are many negative side effects associated with long-term opioid use. Always follow your doctor's instructions when it comes to taking medication prescribed to you, and consider asking for alternative pain management treatments if available. If you or someone you know is ready to get rid of unused medications, visit TakeThemBack.org for a list of medication disposal sites in the Roanoke Valley. #BRBHPreventionWellness #RoanokeValleyPrevention #RAYSAC #RoanokeVA

Which pill do you think might contain a lethal amount of fentanyl in it? Not sure? Don't risk it! Only take medications prescribed to you and obtained at a licensed pharmacy. For more information on the risks associated with fentanyl and counterfeit pills, visit www.raysac.org/resources #BRBHPreventionWellness #RoanokeValleyPrevention #RAYSAC #RoanokeVA

Connecting youth with non-parent adults is a critical protective factor that we can contribute to. Sharing medication with youth increases the risks involved with that medication for everyone involved. Only take medication prescribed to you an obtained at a licensed pharmacy. For more information on the risks involved with counterfeit pills, fentanyl, and much more see our comment below! #BRBHPreventionWellness #RoanokeValleyPrevention #RAYSAC #RoanokeVA

OpioidWISE is a FREE 20-minute presentation that provides accurate and updated information on the current drug landscape and the risks involved with opioids and overdoses. Contact RAYSAC today to schedule a FREE presentation for your group/organization/workplace! See our comment below for contact information. #RAYSAC #BRBH #BRBHPreventionWellness #Prevention

Join RAYSAC as we come together with our partners in Roanoke Valley Collective Response to honor Overdose Awareness Day. We will be providing a resource table with lockboxes and other handouts during the event!