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04/25/2026

Today is National Prescription Take Back Day! PCDFC will not be hosting a Take Back Day event until May 13th from 3pm-6pm at the ECU Brandon Whitten Institute building (831 E Main). However, below are Pontotoc County Drop Box Locations

-Ada Police Department 301 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820
-Pontotoc County Justice Center 1814 N. Broadway, Ada, OK 74820
-Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department Headquarters at 1130 W. Main, Ada
-Chickasaw Nation Ada Senior Center at 1005 Chamber Loop, Ada
-Chickasaw Nation Medical Center Pharmacy at 1921 Stonecipher Blvd., Ada.
-Chickasaw Nation ReUse center at 2205 North Broadway, Ada
-Allen Police Department at 109 N Memphis St., Allen, Okla.
-Chickasaw Nation Kullihoma Senior Center
Prescription drop-offs are accepted during the sites' business hours

04/17/2026

Come join us for FREE on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the ECU University Center to watch a captivating and educational film on the impact of our digital age on teens' decisions around va**ng, drugs, and alcohol. Also enjoy free popcorn, door prizes, and an attendance certificate! Get free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/screenagers-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-4-21--26

See you there!

04/16/2026

Come join us for a Community Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. ECU Brandon Whitten Institute, located at 831 E. Main Street in Ada, Oklahoma. For more information, please contact the Brandon Whitten Institute at (580) 559-5815 or email [email protected].

This event provides community members with a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Local law enforcement partners will be on-site to ensure medications are collected and disposed of securely.

Prescription drug misuse remains a critical public health concern. By participating in Take Back Day, community members can play an important role in preventing medication misuse and protecting their families and community.

03/27/2026

03/24/2026

An 18-year-old from Oklahoma died from cychlorphine, a potent synthetic opioid resistant to Narcan, prompting his mother to raise awareness about the drug and its dangers.

03/02/2026

Now, a new longitudinal study finds that cannabis use among adolescents increases risks of being diagnosed with bipolar and psychotic disorders, as well as anxiety and depression, years later.

Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used ma*****na were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.

02/25/2026

Every parent and every young person needs to know…

Stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin should be taken exactly as prescribed for your own safety.

02/20/2026

🚫 Stigma is real — and it gets in the way of recovery.

For millions of Americans, and those who love them, ending addiction stigma is a matter of survival. Negative attitudes about people living with addiction can block access to care, support, and recovery.

Learn more at 👉shatterproof.org/stigma

02/16/2026

12/30/2025

With Naloxone, around 40% of opioid overdoses could be reversed, saving millions of lifes. Narcan is for everyone! Anyone can save a life, whether they use substances or not. Pets, kids, elderly, etc. could accidentally introduce opioids into their system, and you can be the one to save their life. Get free Narcan at the Brandon Whitten Institute.