Our substance use prevention programs implement evidence-based strategies in the community to prevent the use of all substances.
Tobacco Prevention
Our Tobacco Prevention and Control program aligns with CDC Best Practices for comprehensive tobacco control initiatives, focused on:
- Preventing initiation among youth and young adults
- Promoting quitting among adults and youth using treatment resources such as My Life My Quit and NDQuits
- Eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke
For tobacco laws and ordinances, visit North Dakota’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Program website.
State Opioid Response Grant
- Increase screening for opioid dependency and misuse before dispensing
- Increase access to Narcan
- Provide education on safe storage and disposal of medication and potential risks
- Enhance community engagement through coalition building focused on decreasing opioid-related deaths
Naloxone (Narcan) is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It works as an opioid antagonist, attaching to receptors to reverse and block opioid effects and restore normal breathing. Free two-dose Narcan boxes are available at our offices, or can be ordered online.
Safe Medication Disposal
Unused or expired medications can be dropped off at a Take Back location: Service Drug and Gift in Harvey, or the Wells County Sheriff’s Office at the Wells County Courthouse.
For home disposal, we provide complimentary DisposeRx packets or Deterra bags on request. These products deactivate medications using water, so they can be safely thrown away.
Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery Services Grant
This initiative supports community-level, evidence-based substance use prevention, with a primary focus on addressing underage drinking through school district partnerships, youth organization collaboration, health class curriculum, and cooperation with law enforcement and retailers.