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April 2026
Upcoming DEA Drug Take-Back Event
We’re hosting a DEA Drug Take-Back on April 25, 2026 at Buckeye Police Department off Yuma Rd from 10 AM—2 PM. Bring unused/expired meds in sealed plastic baggies for proper disposal! Drug Take-Back events are one way you can help reduce the risk of youth Rx abuse and future drug addiction. Thank you for properly...
May 2025
CANCELLED – Family Event | Don’t Stay Stuck
EVENT CANCELLED! Due to unforeseen circumstances, we must cancel this event. We sincerely apologize.
April 2025
DEA Drug Take-Back Event | April 26th
We’re hosting another DEA Drug Take-Back Event on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 10:00 AM—2:00 PM! Location Buckeye Police Department 21699 W Yuma Rd Buckeye, AZ 85326 Google Maps directions to event: https://goo.gl/maps/sLJN8U4H6dRPYZx77 PLEASE READ: Do NOT bring needles, sharps, glass, inhalers or liquids
December 2024
The Way Out West Coalition, in collaboration with key community partners, is hosting an essential Fentanyl Forum on January 22 at 6:30 PM at the Palo Verde Education Center in Buckeye, AZ. This impactful event is designed to educate, empower, and engage the community in addressing the growing fentanyl crisis affecting our community. Why This...
November 2024
The Buckeye Police Department, National Guard’s Counter Drug Task Force, and the Way Out West Coalition had partnered up with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to provide a Drug Take Back Event on October 26, 2024. It was a success! We were able to collect 16 lbs. of expired & unused medications from the community.
October 2024
DEA Drug Take-Back Event Oct 26th
We’re hosting another DEA Drug Take-Back Event on Saturday, Oct 26th from 10:00 AM—2:00 PM! Location: Buckeye Police Department 21699 W Yuma Rd Buckeye, AZ 85326 Google Maps directions to event: https://goo.gl/maps/sLJN8U4H6dRPYZx77 PLEASE READ: Do NOT bring needles, sharps, glass, inhalers or liquids
Posted on 5/21/26
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to slow down, check in, and remind ourselves that mental health is not separate from overall health. It affects how we think, how we feel, how we handle stress, how we build relationships, and how we make decisions. It also plays a powerful role in substance use prevention. For the Way...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Posted on 4/7/26
April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time dedicated to increasing understanding around alcohol use, its impact on individuals and families, and the role we all play in prevention. While alcohol is often seen as a “normal” part of growing up, the reality is that early use can have lasting consequences. For young people, alcohol affects brain...
What Is a Substance Use Prevention Coalition?
Posted on 2/3/26
When people hear the word prevention, they often think of assemblies, flyers, or programs aimed at stopping substance use before it starts. While those efforts are important, true prevention goes much deeper. At its core, prevention is about building strong, connected communities where young people are supported, informed, and equipped to make healthy decisions. That’s...
Addiction in the West Valley: A Local Family’s Perspective
Posted on 9/30/25
A local West Valley family shared their deeply personal story of walking through their loved one’s struggle with addiction. Her name was Lorena, a daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, friend—a person who was loved by many. The reality of addiction is that it settles in with little warning, allowing many signs to be brushed off as...
Alert: Carfentanil Resurgence in Arizona
Posted on 8/31/25
Most people have now heard of fentanyl — and far too many have experienced its devastating impact firsthand. Here in Arizona and across the nation, fentanyl has torn through communities with staggering force. It’s 100 times more powerful than morphine and has become the deadliest drug America has ever faced. From 2021 through late 2024,...
Why the Minimum Age for Substances is 21: The Science Behind the Law
Posted on 3/5/25
Have you ever wondered why you must be 21 to buy alcohol, nicotine, or marijuana? It’s not just a random rule—there’s solid science behind it. Let’s dive into why this age limit is so important for protecting young brains. Your brain keeps developing well into your mid-20s. The prefrontal cortex, which helps with decision-making and...