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April 15, 2020

Safe Medicine Disposal #StayAtHome

Safe Medicine Disposal #SafeAtHomeChallenge The DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day originally scheduled for April 25, 2020 has been postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The event will be rescheduled after the health crisis recedes and national emergency guidelines are lifted.  The Safe Communities Coalition of Hunterdon County initiated a virtual campaign to encourage citizens to safely dispose of all unused and expired medicines now!   As a result of the COVID-19 quarantine, teens...
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January 29, 2020

Fentanyl Factor

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January 20, 2020

Athletes & Opioids: Safeguard your team with policies and best practices

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September 5, 2019

Prescription opioid use among seniors

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Safe Medicine Disposal Locations

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Rx Drop Box Locations Clean out your medicine cabinets and safely dispose of your unused, unwanted, or expired medications. How to safe dispose (solid medications): Includes prescription, over-the-counter, pet meds,...

In A Split Second

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