New in 2026: the coalition received a federal Drug-Free Communities grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the CDC to expand substance use prevention for Madison County youth.
Since 2003 the coalition has led drug prevention work in Madison County, with federal Drug Free Communities funding (2003–2013), the Strategic Prevention Framework grant (2007–2011) and Partnership for Success grants on underage drinking and prescription drug misuse (2014). Today that work continues through medicine take-back, naloxone (Narcan) education and youth coalitions.
Madison County Drug-Free Communities
In 2026 the coalition joined the national Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program to prevent youth substance use. Project Director: Brandi Holt, Ed.D (mchcadmin@gmail.com, 479.466.7103). More about the DFC project.
Drop off old or unused medicines
Madison County Sheriff’s Office
Medicine drop box
202 S Gaskill St, Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2747
Madison County Courthouse
Medicine drop box
201 W Main St, Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2747
More drop boxes across Arkansas
Arkansas has more than 300 permanent drop boxes. Find the closest one on the map at ARDrugTakeBack.org, in the free ReviveAR app, or by calling 501-615-8564.
Naloxone (Narcan) saves lives
Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose. Keep it at home if anyone in your household takes opioid pain medicine. You can request it in the free ReviveAR app, and schools, businesses and community groups can ask for free naloxone from the state. In 2021 the coalition hosted a Narcan training with the Arkansas Department of Health: read about it.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Twice a year, in April and October, the coalition hosts a Prescription Drug Take Back event outside Walmart in Huntsville (157 Gary Hatfield Wy) as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Bring prescription drugs, vet medications, over-the-counter medicines and vaping pens (batteries removed), no questions asked. Upcoming dates are listed under News & Events. Between events, use a permanent drop box any time.