Houston Crackdown
Events
Contact Ray Andrews at 832.393.0913
Below are a sample of some of the annual events that the Houston Crackdown program runs, participates in, or provides support for.
Prescription Pill Take Back Day - April 26, 2025
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) coordinates DEA National RX Take Back Day. Americans who previously participated turned in more than 377,086 pounds (188.5 tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,327 take-back sites that were available in all 50 states and U.S. territories. In Houston, approximately 2,824 lbs of prescription pills were collected at multiple sites around the city. The date will be on the April 26,2025 from 10 AM – 2 PM. If you would like to learn more information on DEA National RX Take Back Day please go to www.dea.gov/takebackday.
16th Annual Community Drug Awareness Day Conference - August 1, 2025
Houston Red Ribbon Rally Day - October 17, 2025
National Red Ribbon Week serves as a tribute to Special Agent Camarena, who in 1985 was kidnapped and brutally tortured and murdered by drug traffickers in Mexico. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG-FREE AMERICA. This tradition is stronger than ever today, as an increasing number of Americans are saying "yes" to a drug-free life.
Houston Regional Candlelight Vigil - October 23, 2025
We are joining the Houston/Harris County Office of Drug Policy, Houston Crackdown, the Drug Enforcement Agency, MADD, and a number of community-based organizations in planning our annual Candlelight Vigil honoring loved ones who have lost their lives due to drugs and alcohol. This event has shown tremendous growth each year. This takes place at Steps of City Hall during the annual Drug Prevention Month observance in October.