by RxSafe Marin | Jul 21, 2020 | News, Opioid Epidemic
A bipartisan piece of legislation, the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act (S. 3067/H.R. 5172), has been languishing in the House of Representatives since last November. The bill proposes a few important changes to the way Medicare covers...
by RxSafe Marin | Jun 30, 2020 | Mental Health, Opioid Epidemic
By Susan Kim, Americorps VISTA RxSafe Marin I’ve noticed a few PSA style ads for opioid treatment, mental health and stigma. Even beloved children’s show Sesame Street has created a series of videos that feature 6-year-old Karli whose mom is struggling with addiction....
by RxSafe Marin | Jun 15, 2020 | Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
Alcohol Justice is a local community partner that has been a part of Marin for almost 40 years, starting out as the “Marin Institute for the Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems”. In 2011 they re-branded to Alcohol Justice, to reflect their main...
by RxSafe Marin | May 28, 2020 | Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
Alcohol Justice is excited to announce the launch of the San Rafael Latino MAT Outreach Project (Proyecto Latino TAM). The first of three informational Spanish language mailings to outline options for those seeking help with an opioid problem will be delivered this...
by RxSafe Marin | May 25, 2020 | Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
Join us on June 1st for the showing of the film, “The First Day: A Focus On The Beginning” is a film about Chris Herren, a former professional basket ball player and person struggling with addiction to prescription painkillers. Mr. Herren has been...
by RxSafe Marin | May 23, 2020 | News, Opioid Epidemic
In the past 20 years, the opioid epidemic has washed over the country in waves. Waves caused by Oxycontin, over-prescribing prescription opioids, switching from prescription drugs to heroin & synthetic opioids. Three waves are tied to different forms of opioids...
