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CURRENT NEWS

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

Upcoming Fentanyl Forum

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

Drug Take Back Success

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

October 2024

Parents in the Know – Verrado Event

Join us for a riveting event where we dive deep into the newest trends in drug dealing and uncover the secrets that could be affecting your kids. This is your chance to get informed, ask questions, and gain valuable insights that could make a difference. Don’t miss out! Empower yourself with knowledge and become a...

CURRENT BLOG

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...

Parents in the Know

Posted on 6/14/24

Social media is a part of everyday life; in fact, you might be reading this on a social media platform right now. As adults, we possess the ability to choose what we want to engage with in our lives, an ability honed through personal experiences, relationships, and our evolving vision of what we want our...

The Do Not Do List

Posted on 1/13/24

As the new year unfolds, we find ourselves immersed in the timeless tradition of seeking a fresh start—a cultural practice that has spanned over 200 years in our Western society. Many Americans embrace the spirit of self-improvement, often manifested in the form of New Year’s Resolutions. As the calendar pages turn, we must introspectively inquire:...

Our Goal as Parents

Posted on 9/12/23

This is an exciting time for our teens, where they experience increased cognitive abilities, learning, and memory due to the brain’s ability to rewire its connections in response to experiences. What triggers this transition? Physical development (aka puberty), which also initiates brain development. As a teen, I am not only dealing with the stresses of...

Rx Drugs & Opioids

Posted on 9/4/23

The impact of physical pain on the lives of millions of Americans cannot be underestimated. Opioids, once prescribed to alleviate suffering, have now exposed us to an alarming “opioid crisis” due to their highly addictive nature. Mitigating youth access to prescription medications is imperative, as studies reveal that 60% of teenagers who misuse prescription drugs...

Gratitude

Posted on 8/30/23

What if someone gave you an easy way to become more upbeat, positive, and energized? Would you take advantage of it? Scientists now know people who practice gratitude and appreciation reap many benefits, such as improved physical and psychological health, increased energy, reduced stress, improved quality of sleep, and mental strength. Gratitude reduces negative emotions...