Alcohol, Tobacco & Marijuana

Nurturing Healthy Choices: Our Focus on Alcohol, Tobacco & Marijuana Education

Our team is dedicated to educating our middle school and high school students about the risks of drug use. Our efforts are paying off, as evidenced by the growing number of students choosing to stay drug-free. These statistics highlight our success in shaping a generation committed to healthy choices and a drug-free future for Punta Gorda.

This reflects the percentage of Punta Gorda High School teens that DON'T use:

77%

Don't Use Alcohol

79%

Don't Use Marijuana

90%

Don't Use Tobacco

79%

Don't Use Vaping

This reflects the percentage of Punta Gorda Middle School teens that DON'T use:

86%

Don't Use Alcohol

88%

Don't Use Marijuana

92%

Don't Use Tobacco

82%

Don't Use Vaping

Over 157 Pounds Collected on National DEA Rx Drug Take Back Day!

May 5, 2025

On April 26, 2025, Drug Free Punta Gorda proudly participated in the National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day—and the results were outstanding. In just four hours, between 10 AM and 2 PM, we collected more than 157 pounds of expired, unneeded, and unused medications from our community! This event is a vital part of our mission to keep Punta Gorda safe and drug-free by providing a secure, convenient way to dispose of medications that might otherwise end up misused or harming the environment. Thanks to the incredible support of our residents and local partners, we continue to make significant strides in reducing the availability of prescription drugs for potential misuse. If you missed this event, don’t worry—Drug Free Punta Gorda is committed to offering more opportunities throughout the year to safely dispose of medications. Together, we are building a healthier, safer community!