by RxSafe Marin | Mar 5, 2020 | Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
As I hope many of you know, March has been designated as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month since 2014. The California State Senate adopted the resolution after it became apparent the Opioid Epidemic had made its way into California. In 2009 alone, it was...
by RxSafe Marin | Feb 28, 2020 | Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
Marin County is one of 22 counties to participate in sessions with the State of California starting in spring of 2019 to collaborate with jail law enforcement staff (sheriffs, probation officers, counselors, medical staff, district attorney, judges and legal...
by RxSafe Marin | Feb 3, 2020 | Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
Happy New Year! HHS is proud to report on some of the impact programs & services had in 2019 on the health and wellbeing of the community. We love data! There are countless other examples of your excellent service, every day. Opioid Crisis 50%: The reduction...
by RxSafe Marin | Feb 1, 2020 | Drug and Needle Disposal, Naloxone, Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
DRUG EPIDEMIC S IN THE US – A Historical Perspective by Susan Kim, Americorps VISTA at RxSafe Marin The US is experiencing an Opioid Epidemic that is more harmful is a public health crisis. Drug overdose is the #1 cause of accidental death in America, surpassing car...
by RxSafe Marin | Nov 29, 2019 | Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
The next National Prescription Drug Take Back-Day will be April 25, 2020. National Take-Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. The October 2019 Take Back Day brought in 882,919 pounds (almost 442...
by RxSafe Marin | Nov 18, 2019 | Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
Many in the community may already be aware of the scourge Fentanyl has become. This synthetic opioid is more deadly than any other opioid and is the poster child for this third wave of America’s Opioid Epidemic. Knowledge is power. RxSafe Marin is encouraging...
