by RxSafe Marin | Nov 7, 2019 | Events, Outreach
RxSafe Marin installed opioid awareness altars called ofrendas at the Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead celebrations in Petaluma and San Francisco. Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that began some 3,000 years ago and is celebrated throughout Mexico and by...
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 | Nov 4, 2019 | Opioid Epidemic
Access the Dashboard HERE Both the number of prescriptions filled per 1,000 residents and the morphine milligram equivalent (MME) per resident per year decreased since 2010. These decreases reflect a decline in the number of prescriptions per person or in pills per...
by RxSafe Marin | Nov 3, 2019 | Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
As part of Marin Health and Human Services, the Public Health division is continually tracking information about health trends and our programs, and updating these stories as new data becomes available. Using Livestories, Marin residents can have easy access to the...
by RxSafe Marin | Nov 2, 2019 | Events, Opioid Epidemic
Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships (MHYP) is excited to have sponsored a community-wide book read and educational event with David and Nic Sheff, authors of the book High: Everything You Want to Know About Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction. Over 800 people attended the High...
by RxSafe Marin | Nov 1, 2019 | Naloxone
Narcan Saves Lives – Request a FREE Training Narcan can give someone another chance, another opportunity to live a healthy life. Narcan is an opioid antagonist that prevents overdose deaths. Did you know that 80% of all overdose reversals using Narcan are...
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 23, 2019 | Events
For the second year, RxSafe Marin participated in the annual Marin Senior Fair held on October 23rd at the Marin Exhibit Hall. Seniors are one of the most vulnerable groups in the opioid crisis. Hundreds of people stopped by the RxSafe Marin booth to learn what they...
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 | Oct 17, 2019 | Drug and Needle Disposal, Events
National Drug Take-Back Day is coming around on Saturday October 26th, once again it is up to us to keep our community healthy and safe. There are many in our community who need help battling substance abuse, alcohol abuse, and mental health issues. Often those who...
