Whatcom Prevention Coalition

10/15/2026

Using different drugs at the same time creates unpredictable results. There’s no safe way to do it. Some drugs modify or mask the effects of one or both drugs. Others create dangerous, even deadly, reactions. Nearly half of the drug overdose deaths involve multiple drugs. Learn more about the dangers of mixing drugs: whatcomhope.org

10/13/2026

91% of Whatcom Adults think youth ma*****na use is harmful. For resources to talk to the youth in your life visit WhatcomFamilies.org.

10/11/2026

Greetings, WPC and community members! Please click below to check out upcoming WPC partner trainings, events and career opportunities! ✅

10/10/2026

Mark you calendars! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 24th. In Whatcom County and Washington State, however, unused medications can be disposed of throughout the year. Find permanent take-back locations near you at whatcomhope.org.”

10/08/2026

Naloxone reverses opioid overdose. It can save a life and it’s available in Whatcom County. Free. Know the signs of opioid overdose and carry naloxone to reverse it. To get Naloxone and learn when to use it: whatcomhope.org

10/06/2026

95% of 8th through 12th grade Whatcom students do not use medicine for non-medical reasons. Keep you and your friends safe. Don't take pills that are not prescribed to you and don't share pills with others. Learn more: whatcomhope.org/get-help

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

Fentanyl is often sold in pill or powder form. It is very strong and works fast, so overdoses can happen quickly. Fentanyl is also unpredictable. You might unknowingly take fentanyl that has been added to fake prescription pills, co***ne, M**A, or he**in. Overdoses happen when fentanyl is ingested in some way (swallowed, snorted, injected, etc.) and enters the bloodstream. Just one pill or hit could cause a fatal overdose. Learn more at WAFriendsForLife.com.