SAFE AND SECURE RX DRUG DISPOSAL
Across Tuolumne County there is dynamic engagement to prevent prescription drug misuse and abuse. There is active collaboration between the YES Parternship, Public Health, The Opioid Coalition, Sheriff’s Office, and more, to address the current issues of opioids in Tuolumne County.
One of the easiest ways for Tuolumne County residence to get involved in combating this crisis is through the disposal of unused medications. For those aged 12 or older who misued prescription pain relievers in 2016, 53% of them obtained the drug by either being given then, bought, or taken from a friend or realitve.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Commit to safely disposing of your prescription drugs
- Get the facts on Rx & OTC drug abuse
- Dispel the myth that Rx drugs are safe to abuse
- Know the signs and symptoms of drug use
- Monitor and secure all medications
DISPOSAL BIN LOCATIONS
- There is a 24/7 Drop Box at Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office
- Every Fall and Spring at the Junction there are drug take back days
- Ask your pharmacist if they have a drug disposal program
Since 2010 - 5,004 lbs. has been collected through these drop off locations.
Adapted from Ventura County Behavioral Health / www.venturacountyresponds.org