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This take-back event will be a drive-thru event and socially distanced, with all participants required to wear a mask etc. and supports a campaign from the Washington State Health Care Authority, called Starts with One. This campaign informs and educates young adults, their parents, and older adults about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of safe storage, and disposal of prescription opioids.
According to the campaign website, “75 percent of opioid misuse starts with people using medication that wasn’t prescribed for them — usually taken from a friend or family member.” Simple steps, like safely disposing of medications, can stop them from being misused.
Participating in these take-back events is one thing that individuals can do to help positively impact the opioid crisis and protect their loved ones.
For more information about the HCA Starts with One campaign, visitwww.getthefactsrx.com.
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