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International Overdose Awareness Day, 2023
Every year on August 31st, the world comes together to observe International Overdose Awareness Day. This solemn occasion serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of the devastating toll drug overdose has on individuals, families, and communities and remember those lost without shame or stigma. As the opioid crisis continues to wreak havoc across the nation, there is an ever-growing need for effective measures to combat the epidemic. Opioid settlements have emerged as a crucial strategy of addressing the crisis, providing hope for change and support to those affected; but do they focus enough on injury prevention? Many states are…
National Night Out ‘23
What is an Effective In-Home Medication Disposal Program?
Due to the ongoing opioid epidemic, alarming increase of fentanyl overdoses, the rise of the naloxone-immune xylazine, and now a potential crisis involving prescription stimulant misuse, America is experiencing a pivotal health emergency caused by too many unneeded drugs in the home. To address this emergency, many state and local governments are using State Opioid Response Grants (SOR) grants and opioid settlement dollars to invest in preventative measures such as drug drop-box kiosks or reactive measures like naloxone (NARCANTM) and, while valuable, they are not the most effective method to decrease the number of prescription drugs in the home. As…
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International Overdose Awareness Day, 2023
Every year on August 31st, the world comes together to observe International…
National Night Out ‘23
What is an Effective In-Home Medication Disposal Program?
Due to the ongoing opioid epidemic, alarming increase of fentanyl overdoses, the…
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Injury Prevention 101: Should you keep expired or unneeded medications?
Keeping unused prescriptions in the home creates easily avoidable risks. Dispose of unneeded medications immediately to protect family members from unintended consequences.
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Opioid Prevention and Disposal Program to Tip Off at Delaware High School Basketball Championships
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced a “Bench Opioids” initiative will begin March 8, 2023, at the Delaware High School Basketball Championships as a proactive prevention and drug disposal blitz targeting opioid use disorder and overdose deaths.
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March 6 is Game Day!
DisposeRx and Texas Legends are Teaming Up to Fight the Opioid Epidemic Learn more by watching an interview that Carol Dorn Sanders conducted with Malcolm Farmer, President … March 6 is Game Day! Read More
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Educating Patient Families and Community on Dangers of Opioids
Opioids are the most common cause of fatal poisonings in young children, according to research presented earlier this month at the American Academy of Pediatrics … Educating Patient Families and Community on Dangers of Opioids Read More
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Encouraging Medication Disposal in Cayuga County
Older adults take more prescribed and over-the-counter medications than any other age group, often leaving unused and expired pills stored in medicine cabinets, pill boxes … Encouraging Medication Disposal in Cayuga County Read More
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An Interview with Dr. John Edwards and Dr. Stace Dollar, Acute Pain Management Specialists
Carol Dorn Sanders, MA, FACHE, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for DisposeRx, Inc., recently conducted an interview with Dr. John Edwards and Dr. … An Interview with Dr. John Edwards and Dr. Stace Dollar, Acute Pain Management Specialists Read More
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DisposeRx supports efforts of Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas to combat opioid crisis
DisposeRx supports efforts of Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas to combat opioid crisis DisposeRx, NARCAN and Fatal Vision Opioid Goggles were among the resources shared … DisposeRx supports efforts of Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas to combat opioid crisis Read More
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All Sober Discussion with DisposeRx
Earlier this year, Flora Nicholas and Paul Gayter launched AllSober.com–a robust and dynamic digital platform that provides treatment and recovery information for those with substance … All Sober Discussion with DisposeRx Read More
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Drug take back and food distribution in Warren County, Georgia
Kudos to Family Connection of Warren County, Inc., one of DisposeRx’s newest Community Outreach partners, on the success of its recent DEA National Prescription Drug … Drug take back and food distribution in Warren County, Georgia Read More
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Rx Summit 2022: My Top Ten Reflections
Rx Summit 2022 was held from April 18-21, and while the conference and exhibition are fresh on my mind, I wanted to capture some of … Rx Summit 2022: My Top Ten Reflections Read More
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