Health & Human Services Week 2026

11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 
McNeill Hall 1051

As rates of prescription use, substance misuse, and polypharmacy continue to rise in aging populations, it is critical to recognize how medication misuse, interactions, and storage issues can contribute to adverse outcomes.  
 
Through an engaging combination of instruction, real-world examples, and guided discussion, explore the increasing prevalence of addiction among older adults, learn how multiple medications can interact in unsafe ways, and examine the risks associated with both prescription and over-the-counter drug combinations. Gain practical strategies for proper medication storage and disposal to help reduce unintentional misuse within homes and caregiving environments.  

Presented by:  

• Teresa DuBose, CHES, Prevention Specialist, Coastal Horizons