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Disposal & Safe Storage Strategies

Disposal & Safe Storage Strategies . Disposal & Safe Storage. Secure Disposal of Rx & OTC Drugs. Disposal & Safe Storage. Four methods of Disposal Drug Collection Unit DEA National Take Back Initiative Envelope Mail back FDA Disposal. Convenient /Environmentally Safe Drug Disposal .

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Disposal & Safe Storage Strategies

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  1. Disposal & Safe Storage Strategies Disposal & Safe Storage GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse…

  2. Secure Disposal of Rx & OTC Drugs Disposal & Safe Storage • Four methods of Disposal • Drug Collection Unit • DEA National Take Back Initiative • Envelope Mail back • FDA Disposal Convenient/Environmentally Safe Drug Disposal GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse… Georgia Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative Training 2

  3. Secure Disposal of Drugs Disposal & Safe Storage Provide, promote, & use convenient, secure & environmentally responsible Rx & OTC drug disposal programs to help decrease the supply of unused or out of date drugs in the home and on the street. GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse… Georgia Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative Training 3

  4. Drug Collection Unit Disposal & Safe Storage [Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010]. • Secure - Effective controls against diversion • Discretion of Law Enforcement • Safe and effective GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse…

  5. Proper Drug Disposal Disposal & Safe Storage • Scratch out all identifying information • No friendly favors • Environmentallysafe GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse…

  6. DEA National Take Back Initiative Disposal & Safe Storage • Central Location • The DEA sponsors the National Take Back Days • For more information visit: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse…

  7. Envelope Mail Back Disposal & Safe Storage GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse…

  8. FDA Disposal in Household Trash Disposal & Safe Storage NO Drug Disposal? Follow these steps: Go to www.fda.gov • Mix drugs with kitty litter or used coffee grounds in a zip lock bag (no crushing of tablets or capsules) • Seal plastic bag • Place in the trash GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse…

  9. Safe Storage If you or someone you know has a gun(s) or other dangerous weapons in the home, where & how do you or they store those weapons? What about the Rx & OTC drugs; should they be treated with the same care & caution? How are they stored? Disposal & Safe Storage GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse…

  10. If someone was looking for or took Rx drugs from your home would you know? Why not be sure that your Rx & OTC drugs stay where they are supposed to be? Safe Storage Disposal & Safe Storage GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse…

  11. Safe Storage Lock them Up! Disposal & Safe Storage In a Rx & OTC Drug Safesecured to the back of your cabinet with a lock! GASoAS: Building Community Capacity to Prevent Rx Drug Abuse…

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