A few examples of how Deterra is being utilized to help our communities:
Handing out post-operatively with opioid prescriptions or at drug/alcohol treatment centers/groups (AA), or at school events such as D.A.R.E., orientation, fairs, and sporting events
Organizations have created “Comfort Kits” for hospice/palliative care patients and their families
Handing out at health/wellness fairs, state/county fairs, senior centers, nursing homes, at opioid awareness events/training or partnering with local food shelves, funeral homes, realtors, fire, EMS, police, daycare, veterinarians, Meals on Wheels, and faith-based organizations.
YOUTH BASED PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Adolescents are exposed to their first narcotic from either a tooth extraction or sports injury- partner with schools and dentist offices to turn education into action
Educating parents on proper medication disposal, encouraging them to clean out their medicine cabinet- reducing access to pills for the purpose of “skittle” or “Pharm” parties.
Working with school districts- properly disposing of left-over medication at the end of the school year eliminates opportunities for diversion
Deterra deactivates vape fluid, opioids, fentanyl, and street drugs- Deterra provides a teachable moment regarding the dangers of fentanyl. Fentanyl test strips and Deterra go hand in hand!
Destroy drugs not the environment- environmental messaging inspires adolescents to share environmentally friendly drug disposal practices with their parents/community
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