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Drug Safety

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Published Sep 2021

Videos

Fighting substance abuse and addiction starts with awareness. Learn the warning signs with these tips from the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Aug 2020

Publications

Medication take-back bins let you safely dispose of unwanted, unneeded or expired medications — and fight the opioid crisis in the Central Valley.

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Missouri Department of Mental Health

Published Nov 2019

Publications

As seen across the country, Missouri residents are responding to a high number of opioid addictions. The Missouri Department of Mental Health is educating the community on the history of the issue and investing in prevention and treatment programs to help rebuild the community even stronger than before.

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Missouri Department of Mental Health

Published Nov 2019

Publications

As seen across the country, Missouri residents are responding to a high number of opioid addictions. The Missouri Department of Mental Health is educating the community on the history of the issue and investing in prevention and treatment programs to help rebuild the community even stronger than before.

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Butte-Glenn Medical Society

Published May 2019

Publications

Butte County is making significant progress in preventing opioid misuse and treating opioid use disorder in the region.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Aug 2018

Publications

Improperly disposing of medications or needles can have a serious effect on a community — such as fueling addiction, threatening public safety and polluting important waterways. Learn how the California Product Stewardship Council and its partners in San Joaquin County have made proper disposal of medications and medical sharps easy throughout the region — and how you can help keep the region safe!

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Oroville Hospital

Published Dec 2016

Publications

Living with pain can be debilitating. Oroville Hospital has a comprehensive pain management program that can help manage pain as well as reduce dependency on addictive painkillers. Learn about Oroville Hospital's cutting-edge pain management options and how you can get back to doing what you love.

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Butte & Tehama Counties

Published Nov 2016

Publications

Prescription opioid abuse is everyone's problem — and Tehama and Butte counties are working on a solution. Find out how you can help.

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Santa Clara County Safe Drug Disposal

Published Apr 2016

Publications

There is a health and safety epidemic happening in Santa Clara County, and it starts in each and every one of our homes. The improper use and disposal of prescription drugs can lead to poisonings, crime, water quality issues and even death. Learn what Santa Clara County is doing about this issue and how you can help.

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Alameda County MEDS Coalition

Published Apr 2016

Publications

Join members from across Alameda County who are working together to reduce demand for prescription medications and dispose of them safely.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Jun 2015

Publications

Prescription medication can save lives, but it can also take lives. San Mateo County is addressing this serious problem head-on.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2014

Publications

This publication increases public awareness and understanding of the threats posed by improper disposal of sharps and meds and educates public on best practices and existing resources for proper disposal of sharps and meds. in their local community in Marin County. The publication also educates about the movement for product stewardship legislation, which can further improve access to and ease of proper disposal options for meds. and sharps.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Mar 2014

Publications

Unwanted medications and used needles can pose a hazard to our families, our community and our environment. The California Product Stewardship Council is working with stakeholders to find a solution to this problem through safe disposal options.

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