Opioids and Painkillers
Over the Dose?
Too often patients are prescribed more prescription medication than they need. Since many are unaware of how to store or dispose of these dangerous pills, they can fall into the wrong hands.
DETERRA® Drug Deactivation System
Let’s prevent the opportunity for misuse before it starts. If you are over your dose, join us in safely disposing of unwanted medications. Make your home safer, one pill at a time.
You can be part of the solution. If you are over your dose and have unwanted prescriptions in your medicine cabinet, dispose of them safely to eliminate the risk of misuse and prevent overdose in your home.
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Did You Know?
- 4 out of 5 illegal opioid users started with prescription opioids, either their own or someone else’s.
- 2 out of 3 teens abusing prescription pain medication say they got them from friends or family.
- There is a 625% increased risk of opioid overdose with two prescriptions filled in a home within 6 months.
- 70% to 80% of patients have leftover opioids after surgery.
- Unused medications can pose a risk to pets and others in your household, with medications used to treat human conditions being among the top causes of reported pet poisonings in the United States.
- Responsible disposal helps prevent misuse.
- Disposal of unwanted medications to prevent misuse is easier than ever.
- Medications that are improperly disposed of can end up in the wrong hands, landfills, or water supplies.
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