Most Kids Don't
drink or do other drugs.

Together, we can keep it that way.

We asked Kent County high school students why they choose not to drink or use other drugs. Read the responses below!

Kent County Health Department Prevention Office

The Kent County Health Department Prevention Office helps community groups, agencies and individuals in providing programs and activities to prevent alcohol and other drug abuse, and to build a healthier community.

With the use of evidence-based prevention strategies, the Prevention Office works to reduce underage drinking, prevent binge drinking, reduce opioid misuse and prevent opioid overdoses.

ServSafe

Alcohol awareness training for license holders and for employees is offered with instruction for both ON Premise & Off Premise. Call 443-995-5367 for more information.

Narcan

Naloxone,

commonly sold under

the brand name

Narcan, is a life-saving

medication that reverses

the effects of an opioid

overdose. Maryland has

a standing order for the

prescription, which means it is available at many pharmacies without a prescription.

Drop Boxes

There are three permanent, 24-hour, drop-off locations in Kent County:

Kent County Sheriff’s Department

104 Vickers Drive Unit B, Chestertown

Rock Hall Police Department

5885 N. Main St., Rock Hall

Chestertown Police Department

601 High St, Chestertown

Deterra Bags

If you’re unable to get to a disposal location, Kent County Behavioral Health Prevention Office offers free Deterra bags.

Deterra bags safely deactivate medications for at-home disposal. Call Annette Duckery at 410-778-7918.