Thrifty White Pharmacy and Rali Partner to Distribute Safe Drug Disposal Kits – Grand Rapids Herald Review – Oct. 15, 2018
Thrifty White Pharmacy has received a donation of 8,000 safe drug disposal kits from the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI). Thrifty White will distribute the kits to communities to assist with the disposal of unused opioids. Read More.
Stop the Campus Opioid Epidemic—Before It Becomes One – Chronicle of Higher Education – Oct. 15, 2018
Many colleges are strengthening their addiction-response plans, but more needs to be done, like broader medication-assisted treatments tailored to students’ specific needs. Read More.
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic’s Economic Toll – AMA – Oct. 15, 2018
A report from Altarum…says the societal benefit of eliminating opioid overdoses, death and use disorders reached $115 billion in 2017, up from $95.3 billion for 2016. Read More.
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Find additional statewide data, analyses, resources and prevention practices on the Minnesota Department of Health Opioid Dashboard
SAMHSA has published #opioid treatment guidance for women who are pregnant and/or mothers of infants. Learn more: https://t.co/ogX6klh2Fb
The NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has released their guidelines and recommendations for addressing opioid abuse among workers and employees. This report looks at the conditions of the work being done and how to protect workers’ health and well-being. What is your...
Naloxone or Narcan is a lifesaving drug that can reverse an opioid overdose It is now available in many Minnesota pharmacies and third party distributors without a prescription. Find a location: http://knowthedangers.com/get-naloxone/
Have you checked out our collection of opioid-related podcasts? From NPR to the CDC and SAMHSA, we’ve combed the internet for the most informative content: Visit the link in our bio and start listening.
As part of the HEAL Initiative, @NIH will embark on an aggressive research campaign into the development and treatment of #chronicpain with the hopes of stemming the current opioid crisis. https://t.co/oqTByZqwER https://t.co/H7vrEj6PMU
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