Local Conditions
In 2025, the Marathon County Health Department, in partnership with the AOD Partnership, conducted an environmental scan of THC in the community.
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Visit www.marathoncountypulse.org to explore more data on youth THC use in Marathon County.
In 2023, the Marathon County Health Department visited local businesses that sold hemp-derived THC products. Click below to see what they found and learn how you can take action to ensure your children are safe.
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Visit Marathon County Pulse to explore further! There you can type in a keyword or phrase related to substance misuse and learn about the current data trends in Marathon County and Wisconsin: https://www.marathoncountypulse.org/
Local Resources
It’s okay to ask for help. There are resources available to everyone who may experience substance use.
Find Treatment Services
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Marshfield Clinic FindHelp
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ASPIRUS FINDHELP
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Get the Facts on THC
Parents, get the facts. Learn about how THC is Changing and why it is harmful to youth.
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Source: Marshfield Clinic – Northwoods Coalition
Learn the Products
Explore the flyers below to learn the different ways youth may be using THC and how it affects their bodies.
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Source: Stanford REACH Lab Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit
Start the Conversation
Learn why it is important to talk with your children and other youth in your life about substance misuse. It isn’t easy starting the conversation, and Small Talks has tips to help ease the way: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/talker-tips.htm
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Small Talks: Tips from Talkers
Medication Drop Boxes
Learn More About Opioids
Dose of Reality has tools to help you understand how opioids impact communities and how to use them safely. It also has tips on how you can have open and honest conversations about opioids, respond to an overdose, and find help: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/index.htm
Step 1:Put pills in a clear, sealable bag. Keep liquids, creams, powders, and inhalers in their original containers. |
Step 2:Remove all personal information from empty pill bottles and recycle. |
Step 3:Put pills, liquids, creams, and inhalers into the Drop Box. |
Items not accepted:
- IV bags
- Needles
- Personal care products with no medication (i.e. lotion)
- Radioactive chemo drugs
- Vapes
- Vitamins
Medication Drop Box Locations
Bring in your unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medication to a local drop box for free. Drop boxes are located at your local Police Department and select pharmacies:
| Location | Address | Hours | Notes |
| Athens Police Department | 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI | Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 11:30 am & 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm | |
| Colby/Abbotsford Police Department | 12 W Spruce Street, Abbotsford, WI | Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | If you’re traveling a long distance, it is recommended that you call 715-223-4944 first. |
| Edgar Police Department | 224 S 3rd Ave, Edgar, WI | Mon & Wed 8:15 am – 7:00 pm; Tue, Thu, & Fri 8:15 am – 4:45 pm | |
| Kronenwetter Police Department (Public Entrance Area) | 1582 Kronenwetter Dr, Kronenwetter, WI | 24/7, 365 days a year | |
| Marshfield Clinic Mosinee Pharmacy | 390 Orbiting Dr, Mosinee, WI 54455 | Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5 pm | |
| Marshfield Clinic Wausau Pharmacy | 2727 Plaza Dr, Wausau, WI | Mon-Fri 9 am – 5:30 pm | |
| Marathon City Police Department (Lobby) | 311 Walnut Street, Marathon, WI | Mon-Fri 7am – 4pm | No holiday drop-off. |
| Marshfield Clinic Weston Remote Dispensing (Medical Offices A – Entrance 1) | 3400 Ministry Pkwy, Weston, WI | Mon-Fri 9 am – 5pm | |
| Mosinee Police Department | 225 Main St, Mosinee, WI | Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | |
| Mountain Bay Metropolitan Police Department (Public Service Entrance) | 211 Grand Ave, Rothschild, WI | Open 24/7, 365 days a year | |
| Spencer Police Department (Lobby) | 105 S Park Street, Spencer, WI | Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | No holiday drop-off. |
| Stratford Police Department | 265 N 3rd Ave, Stratford, WI | Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | |
| Wausau Police Department (Public Lobby Area) | 515 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI | Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | No holiday drop-off. |
| Wausau – Aspirus Wausau Hospital – Main Entrance | 333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI | Available during Visitor Hours | |
| Wausau – Walgreens Pharmacy | 105 Central Bridge St, Wausau, WI | Available during Normal Store Hours | Pills only, no creams, powders, or lotions. |
| Wausau – CVS Pharmacy | 102 Central Bridge St, Wausau, WI | Available during Pharmacy Hours | Pills only, no creams, powders, or lotions. |
Participate in Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, you are encouraged to dispose of your unused, unwanted, or expired medications as part of a national effort to reduce the negative impacts of opioids on our community.
Harm Reduction
Never Use Alone
Never Use Alone is a national overdose prevention line available all hours of every day. People can call 800-484-3731 to speak with an operator, all of whom have lived experience. 
FREE NARCAN AVAILABLE AT:
Naloxone for Individuals
- Community Partners Campus: Map
- Healthfirst: 800-246-5743 | Map
- Vivent Health: 715-355-6867 | Map
Naloxone for Businesses
- Marathon County Health Department: 715-261-1900 | Map
- North Central Health Care: 715-261-1932 | Map
Drug Deactivation
Do you have prescription medication that you need to dispose of? Watch the video below to learn how to properly dispose of medication using a Deterra bag.
Do you need a Deterra bag? Stop in at the Marathon County Health Department to pick one up.