by RxSafe Marin | May 4, 2020 | Public Health Advisory
“Your mask protects me and my mask protects you.” RxSafe Marin wants to remind you to wear your mask or face covering when out in public. Face coverings, such as a mask or bandanna, are now required in public for those over the age of 12. For more...
by RxSafe Marin | May 1, 2020 | News
To combat the opioid epidemic, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) implemented the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion Project. The Project aims to increase access to MAT, reduce unmet treatment needs, and reduce opioid overdose-related...
by RxSafe Marin | May 1, 2020 | Mental Health, Outreach
One in five people in the U.S. will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, right now, we are all facing unique challenges that are impacting our mental health. Sheltering in place, social isolation, loss of income is the devastating fallout from an...
by RxSafe Marin | Apr 29, 2020 | News
How Stigmatizing Language Hinders Treatment How would you react if one of your coworkers told you that they had a problem with alcohol? What if your neighbor confided they were addicted to a prescription opioid? Would you be angry or ashamed if your spouse revealed...
by RxSafe Marin | Apr 29, 2020 | Opioid Epidemic
by Susan Kim, AmeriCorps VISTA at RxSafeMarin. The Covid-19 pandemic is projected to be the largest mass casualty event in U.S. history but before coronavirus, a different epidemic—the opioid crisis—was killing 130 Americans every day. From 1999 to 2018, there were...
by RxSafe Marin | Apr 29, 2020 | Opioid Epidemic, Outreach
In early 2006, health officials first learned of the growing opioid crisis when top US scientists, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institutes of Health warned government officials of the imminent health crisis and called for urgent action...
by RxSafe Marin | Apr 29, 2020 | Opioid Epidemic
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 crashes and gunshots. Over 70,000 died from opioid ODs...
by RxSafe Marin | Apr 25, 2020 | News
As Covid-19 sweeps across the community, many are afraid for the health of ourselves and loved ones. People are forced to put their work and incomes on hold, homeschooling kids and everyone everywhere must stay away from social situations. It’s scary, isolating, and...
by RxSafe Marin | Apr 20, 2020 | News
In these extraordinary times, parents and caregivers need to be aware of their children’s mental health. during the Covid-19 pandemic, some youth may show signs of anxiety or concern but will likely manage just fine with the support of parents and caregivers. But some...
by RxSafe Marin | Apr 14, 2020 | Drug and Needle Disposal, Events
The DEA sponsors two DEA Drug Take Back Day events annually, in April and October. The October 2019 Drug Take-Back Day collected over 440 tons unwanted medication and 460 tons was collected at the April 2019 event, a total of nearly 1,000 tons of unwanted, unused or...
