We are grateful to have Miss Tennessee, Caty Davis, as our goodwill ambassador. Caty helps share our message of the importance of counting pills, locking them up, and dropping unused or expired medicines. Caty is no stranger to opioid abuse – several of her family members struggled with addiction. Because of her personal experience, she […]
Tom Petty
In October 2017, Tom Petty, beloved musician and official heartbreaker, passed away from an accidental opioid overdose. In the last few years of his life, Petty suffered from a series of illnesses, including emphysema, knee problems and a fractured hip. Petty was determined not to let his fans down and continued to perform, not allowing […]
Don’t drop the ball. Make sure your medications are locked up safe.
By: Caty Davis, Miss Tennessee 2017 Some of my fondest childhood memories, especially those spent with my father, revolve around football. Like many households, the Super Bowl was always a big deal at his house. Most years, we visited the homes of family friends to watch the game together. One year, we even bussed the […]
The Results Are In: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day by the Numbers
On Oct. 28, 2017, Tennesseans took action against the opioid epidemic by dropping off their unused or expired medications at take-back locations. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently released the report detailing how many pounds of pills were collected by each state in the U.S. Here are the numbers you need to know: Tennesseans turned […]
Erik Blom: Faces of Addiction
Erik Blom’s addiction began in seventh grade when he was bullied in school for being sensitive. Determined to never be picked on again, he began hanging out with a tougher group of friends. Pills were the choice with Erik and his friends because of how easily accessible they were. They would steal pills from their […]
This Holiday Season: Share a Meal, Not Your Meds
If you’re like me, you’ll spend this holiday season visiting family and loved ones and welcoming them into your home. The holidays are a time to gather, celebrate and share with the people closest to us. While sharing gifts this holiday season, please don’t accidentally share your prescription medications. While you’re busy making sure your […]
Holiday Lock Box Giveaway
As we gear up for the holidays, Count It! Lock It! Drop It! is giving away THREE free home lock boxes. As you invite your loved ones into your home this holiday season, keep them out of harm’s way by locking up your prescription medications. Interested in entering? Check out the rules below for more […]
Keep Your Medicine Safe This Thanksgiving
Count It! Lock It! Drop It!® wants to remind everyone to be vigilant about keeping prescription medications safe in your home during Thanksgiving and the remainder of the holiday season. This is the time of year where we are often inviting our friend and family into our homes, which is why it is important to […]
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Awareness Month
Did you know more than 1,000 infants in Tennessee are born dependent on drugs each year? October is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Awareness Month, so we wanted to share information about this important aspect of the opioid epidemic. What is NAS, and how does it happen? NAS occurs when a baby goes through withdrawal from […]
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Oct. 28
Do you have unused or expired prescriptions in your home? Keep them out of the wrong hands by attending a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. On Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, Tennesseans will have the opportunity to dispose of their unused or expired prescriptions at one of more than 100 locations across the state. This […]
