by RxSafe Marin | Nov 4, 2019 | News
Here at RxSafe Marin, we are committed to backing up our project goals and successes with accurate, actionable data. If you have any questions about statistics regarding the Opioid Epidemic in Marin County, you can access the dashboard HERE.
by RxSafe Marin | Oct 26, 2019 | News
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day coordinated by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and endorsed heartily by the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services was a great success. “Every year we’re seeing more medications disposed of safely...
by RxSafe Marin | Oct 17, 2019 | News
The ELKS 1108 San Rafael is hosting a 2-day interactive conference on the negative impacts of drugs and how we can work together as a community to create positive solutions. The cost is $100, but scholarships are available. Seats are limited. The purpose of the...
by RxSafe Marin | Aug 31, 2019 | News
Marin Recognizes Overdose Awareness Day The Marin County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution recognizing August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day. Our elected leaders have prioritized this issue since the launch of RxSafe Marin in 2014. Board members...
by RxSafe Marin | Aug 28, 2019 | News, Opioid Epidemic
An effort to reduce the prescribing of opioids in Marin County is succeeding, and county health officials are readjusting their strategy for addressing overdose deaths to concentrate on treatment for addicts. Opioid prescribing in Marin County has decreased 48% since...
by RxSafe Marin | Aug 21, 2019 | News
SAN RAFAEL (CBS SF) – Drug overdose deaths in Marin County fell between 2013 and 2018 because doctors and clinicians were writing fewer prescriptions for opioid painkillers, county public health officials said Wednesday. There were 39 overdose deaths, mostly from...
