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National Fentanyl Awareness Day

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The first National Fentanyl Awareness Day was May 10, 2022, and was recognized by organizations across the U.S. including the DEA. It was created...

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Two decades ago, a new generation of supposedly “safer and less addictive” painkillers triggered an epidemic of opioid abuse in the...

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1 in 5 Ventura County teens have abused prescription drugs.

Over 50% get them from friends and family.

9% of 9th graders and 14% of...

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This article was written with information taken from the International Overdose Awareness Day website and Ventura County Responds.

In honor of...

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Brought to you by Ventura County Responds and Ventura County Behavioral Health.

SAFE AND SECURE RX DRUG DISPOSAL

Ventura County is actively engaged...

addiction drugs opioids overdose resources rx drugs safe drug disposal Mar 24, 2022

The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021. Rx Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial...

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The following information is from the Fentanyl Ventura County website.

We are witnessing a nationwide epidemic of fentanyl deaths. Just a few...