Leer en español Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the leading cause of […]
And it’s just plain good customer service by Anne Stokes Leer en español Safe disposal drug take-back bins are a win-win-win: patients have a convenient way to keep unwanted medications out of reach of abuse; […]
Help your community get rid of unwanted or expired medications by Anne Stokes Leer en español Safe disposal drug take-back bins provide a responsible option for those looking to get rid of unwanted medications. As […]
Son’s prescription medication addiction started with pills he found at home by Michelle Carl Leer en español Sandra Chavez kept Vicodin in her kitchen. She kept it in the medicine cabinet, next to the Tylenol. […]
Parents raise awareness of prescription medication abuse after son’s death Leer en español When Ric Torchon received a phone call at 3 a.m. from his son’s ex-girlfriend, his heart sank. It was his and his […]
Pharmacies hosting take-back bins make responsible disposal easy by Anne Stokes Sometimes it’s just a few pills. Sometimes it’s a gallon-bag full of blood pressure medication, antibiotics, or painkillers. Either way, it’s important to get […]
Pharmacies hosting take-back bins make responsible disposal easy by Anne Stokes Sometimes you’re left with medication you don’t need: A medication doesn’t work for you and your doctor puts you on something else, or you […]
Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, and Tulare Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to […]
Leer en español San Diego County Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the […]
Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Shasta, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. […]
Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, and Siskiyou Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs […]
Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Trinity Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose […]
Orange County Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the leading cause of accidental […]
Sacramento, Solano, and San Joaquin Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the […]
Leer en español Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose […]
Imperial, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the […]
Safe medicine storage might save the life of someone you love by Rodney Orosco Today, Americans fill nearly three times as many prescriptions as they did in 1980 and spend five times as much on […]
Instead of harming people or the environment, medications can be disposed of at secure collection take-back bins by Allen Pierleoni Leer en español California leads the nation in addressing issues that are vital to the […]
Safe disposal drug take-back bins keep drugs from abuse and out of the environment by Anne Stokes Leer en español In the right hands, medications can work wonders. When mishandled, they can be the stuff […]
Safe disposal drug take-back bins: Safe, convenient, anonymous and good for the environment Leer en español Irresponsibly disposed medications can cause serious public safety concerns including addiction, can lead to unintentional misuse, and pollute watersheds. […]
Safe disposal drug take-back bins help to combat opioid crisis and keep dangerous drugs out of environment, waterways by Debbie Arrington Leer en español Solving problems; that’s what government does. And if a program can […]
Take-back bins can keep medications out of the wrong hands Leer en español When a burglar breaks into a home, what’s one of the first places they look? It’s not the jewelry box — it’s […]
The responsible way to dispose of unwanted medications Safe disposal drug take-back bins keep unwanted pharmaceuticals out of the environment and the hands of those who may misuse them. We talked to Thomas Koutroulis, director […]
Learn how and why disposing of unwanted medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]
Learn how and why disposing of unused medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]
Learn how and why disposing of unwanted medication is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]
Learn how and why disposing of unused medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]
Learn how and why disposing of unwanted medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]
Learn how and why disposing of unwanted medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]
Learn how and why disposing of unused medication is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood Leer en español We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from […]
Learn how and why disposing of unused medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood Leer en español We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from […]
Medication take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Whether to cure disease, ease pain, or prevent illness, prescription medications keep people healthy. Unfortunately, along with the power to heal, drugs also […]
Safe disposal drug take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Safe disposal drug take-back bins prevent unwanted medications from being misused and keeps them from polluting the environment. We talked to […]
Safe disposal drug take-back bins help community avoid hazards of unwanted drugs by Anne Stokes “It should be as easy to return unused pharmaceuticals as it is to buy new ones,” says John Davis, administrator […]
Drug take-back bins help solve complex problem by Anne Stokes Safe disposal drug take-back bins prevent unwanted medications from being misused and keeps them from polluting the environment. We talked to Daniel Gonzalez, program manager […]
Safe disposal drug take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Along with the power to heal, medications have the potential to cause harm when misused or improperly discarded. Safe disposal drug […]
Learn how and why disposing of unused medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]
Proper disposal keeps dangerous drugs out of the environment by Allen Pierleoni California leads the nation in addressing issues that are vital to the public health and safety, and the environment. One crucial piece is […]
Safe disposal drug take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Along with the power to heal, medications also have the potential to cause harm when misused or improperly discarded. Safe disposal […]
Take-back bins prevent medications from being misused and keeps them from polluting the environment by Anne Stokes We talked to Rachel Ross-Donaldson, agency manager for the Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency, to understand how […]
Medication take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes “Drugs are not disposable. There are a lot of benefits, but there is a lot of potential harm that can be caused by […]
Pharmacies hosting take-back bins make responsible disposal easy by Allen Pierleoni “Everybody loves it because it’s easily accessible and the process is anonymous and non-judgmental.” Anel Anderson, Lead pharmacist, CSU, Chico California leads the nation […]
Frequently asked questions about medication take-back bins by Anne Stokes Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the medication take-back bin program, provided by the California Product Stewardship Council: How do safe disposal […]
Safe disposal drug take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Whether to cure disease, ease pain, or prevent illness, prescription medications keep people healthy. Unfortunately, along with the power to heal, […]
Find out more by Anne Stokes Safe disposal drug take-back bins keep communities safe and clean. To learn more about this, we talked to Yolo County Central Landfill Waste Reduction and Sustainability Manager Marissa Juhler. […]
Sonoma County has been a forerunner in drug take-back programs by Allen Pierleoni California leads the nation in addressing issues that are vital to the public health and safety, and the environment. One crucial piece […]
Drug take-back bins provide easy disposal options by Anne Stokes Along with the power to heal, medications also have the potential to cause harm when misused or improperly discarded. Safe disposal drug take-back bins provide […]
Safe disposal drug take-back bins keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Leer en español We talked to Spencer Silverstein, sustainability analyst with the City of Thousand Oaks’ Public Works Department, to get an […]
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