What is THE BOX?

THE BOX is a place to dispose of unused or expired medications quickly, safely, and responsibly.

Why do we need it?

Next to marijuana, the most common drugs teens use to get 'high' are medications. 

Home medicine cabinets are youth's number one point of access for prescription drugs and other medications. 

• 1 in 4 teens say they have misused prescription drugs​
• 1 in 10 teens say they have used cough syrup to get high​

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​​The BOX keeps medication from being disposed of in our landfills and water supplies. It is not safe for the environment to throw away or flush medications. 

Safe Rx Use

• Pharmacists and doctors can answer the questions you have about your prescription.
• Do not take someone else's prescription medications.
• Do not share your prescription medications with another person.

Safe Rx Storage

• Keep medicines in a place away from youth and guests; lock up medicines if necessary. 
• Track the amount in each container, especially of opioids  and mood altering medicines.
• Keep medicines in their original bottle or package.

Safe Rx Disposal

• Medications should not be flushed down the toilet.
• ​Medications should not be thrown away.
• For any questions on disposal, please call IMPACT Communities at 972-518-1821. 

Our Community Partners

The following partners collaborate with IMPACT Communities to ensure safe medication disposal is available in the communities we serve.