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For the fourth year in a row, Up North Prevention proudly partnered with the Alpena Senior Center for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This year, community members turned in 20 pounds of unwanted and leftover prescription medications for safe disposal. Up North Prevention transported the medications to Gaylord, Michigan, where they were turned over to the DEA for final disposal. Through continued collaboration with the Alpena Senior Center, Up North Prevention remain

Training for Intervention Procedures (TiPS®) is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. Proven effective by third-party studies, TIPS® is a skills-based training program that is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and impaired driving. Over the past 35 years, TIPS® has certified over 4 million participants and trainers. TIPS® training is conducted in all 50 states and the District of Columb

On Friday, April 24, 2026, Up North Prevention once again teamed up with the amazing staff at Thunder Bay Junior High to help make the final dance of the year extra special. We brought our Selfie 360 machine, giving students a fun and healthy way to capture the moment with videos they could take home and share with their families. It was a great night filled with smiles, laughter, and lasting memories! Up North Prevention is already looking forward to partnering again with Th