Medetomidine: What Caroline County Residents Need to Know About This Emerging Threat
The Caroline County Health Department is alerting residents to the growing presence of medetomidine, a powerful veterinary sedative increasingly being […]
News: Drug & Alcohol Prevention
Dangerous “Benadryl Challenge” on Social Media Continues to Put Teens at Serious Risk
A dangerous online trend known as the Benadryl Challenge continues to circulate on platforms such as TikTok and Snapchat, drawing […]
Nurturing Conversations: A Guide for Parents during Alcohol Awareness Month
These tips and strategies will help you navigate crucial conversations about underage drinking with your teen.
How to Obtain Naloxone and Respond to a Suspected Opioid Overdose
Access to overdose reversal medication like naloxone, coupled with education and awareness, is crucial in mitigating the devastating consequences of opioid and fentanyl misuse. Anyone over the age of 18 may obtain Naloxone at the Caroline County Health Dept during business hours (8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday).
Prevention Office Offers Free Narcan Training & Kits
Our Drug and Alcohol Prevention Office is focused on making Narcan widely available in the community and encourages everyone to get trained.
Raising the Next Generation Tobacco-Free
Studies show that young people, even those that would have never touched a traditional cigarette, are interested in electronic cigarettes and vaping products.
Tobacco Prevention Mini Grants Available to Non-Profits
A limited number of grants of $1,000 to $2,500 are available for tobacco prevention and/or cessation activities to educate youth and adults about the dangers of tobacco, nicotine, vaping, Juul and other electronic cigarettes.
