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Rx RISK Prescribers Toolkit

Tool Kits
Ventura County Behavioral Health

Attached are sample materials that may be used to inform patients and staff about the problems and prevention of Rx misuse.These documents are available to print and share. If you need more information, contact Janet Kaplan to request high-resolution PDFs that are formatted for professional printing: Janet.Kaplan@ventura.org. If you would like additional materials or assistance, you may also call us at (805) 662-1870.
TAGS: Agencies, Disposal Bins, Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Unincorporated

Generic version of narcotic Opana still for sale despite concerns

News
Los Angeles Times
May 11, 2013
TAGS: Legislation

FDA allows sales of generic Opana painkiller to continue

News
Los Angeles Times
May 10, 2013
TAGS: Legislation

California's high court to rule on city bans of pot stores

News
Los Angeles Times
May 6, 2013
TAGS: Legislation, State of California

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Event
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
April 27, 2013

Take-Back day is an opportunity for everyone to safely dispose of unused prescription medications. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe means of disposal and educating the public about the potential for abuse of these medications.

Remember, Everyday is Take-Back Day.

Commit to Safely Disposing of your prescription drugs.

Get the facts on Rx & OTC drug abuse.

Know the signs and symptoms of drug use.

Monitor and secure all medications.

CALL YOUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT for safe, confidential drop-off bins.

Read more at:

National Take-Back Initiative
Disposal Bin Locations
Prescription Drug Abuse: What You Can Do
TAGS: Agencies, Parents, Disposal Bins, Other Drugs, Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Unincorporated, State of California

After-prom parties gaining in popularity

News
Ventura County Star
April 27, 2013

California's medical board backs some prescription-drug-abuse reforms

News
Los Angeles Times
April 26, 2013
TAGS: Legislation
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