Our Work Continues
Despite the current situation RxSafe Marin will continue working diligently to combat opioid abuse in our county. We are encouraging everyone to behave calmly, responsibly, and to follow CDC, WHO and Marin County’s own HHS safety guidelines.
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RxSafe Marin is a broad-based community coalition dedicated to reducing harm from prescription drug abuse and saving lives.
PREVENT
Prevent addiction and harm by using strategies such as
- fewer new starts on long-term opioid use
- opioids used for fewer diagnoses, shorter durations, and lower doses
- upstream prevention and education
MANAGE
Manage chronic pain safely by using strategies such as
- alternative pain therapies
- slowly tapering high dosages to safer dosages
- limiting opioids and sedatives
TREAT
Treat addiction by using strategies such as
- medications for addiction treatment (MAT)
- reduce stigma
STOP
Stop overdose deaths by using strategies such as
- naloxone
- needle exchanges
- supervised injection sites
News
Marin Voice: Let’s strengthen county response to accelerated overdose deaths
The recent death of 16-year-old Southern California resident Sam Berman to an accidental drug overdose has garnered more attention than most teen tragedies. Sam’s mother, Laura Berman, is a nationally known author and relationship expert who has appeared on a variety...
Resources
Substance User Services, Provider Resources and Additional Data
Resources
Know The Risks – Posters (PDF)
Download Know the Risks Poster – Adult
Download Know the Risks Poster – Youth
Afiche ‘Conozca Los Riesgos’ – Mayor
Afiche ‘Conozca Los Riesgos’ – Joven