Take action against the opioid epidemic

Find Drug Disposal Sites Near You

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 24, 2020. Use our interactive map to find safe opioid disposal locations near you. Before visiting any location, please make sure they are open.

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To find a drug disposal site near you, simply enter a ZIP Code or city into the search box or click on a map marker for details. Zoom in on markers with numbers to reveal multiple locations within a close radius.

Tips for Safe Storage

Keep locked away

Take prescription medicines out of the medicine cabinet and secure them in a safe place only you know about, preferably a locked cabinet that others cannot access.

no loose pills

Prescription opioids should only be kept in the bottle provided by your pharmacy.

always secure after use

After taking your prescribed dose of a prescription opioid, immediately return the bottle to a locked cabinet or other safe place.

keep track of quantities

Knowing how many of your prescribed opioids you have taken – and how many remain in the bottle – will help you know if any have been taken by someone else.

What Is Narcan?

Narcan is a medication that’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It can stop an overdose from opioids such as heroin, morphine and oxycodone from becoming deadly. It should be administered when a patient shows signs of an opioid overdose. This lifesaving medication can be given as a nasal spray, intramuscularly (into the muscle), subcutaneous (under the skin), or as an intravenous injection.

Narcan is effective if opioids are misused in combination with other sedatives or stimulants. It is not effective in treating overdoses of benzodiazepines or stimulant overdoses involving cocaine and amphetamines.

The most important step toward prevention is talking to your children

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Naloxone Saves South Carolina

NaloxoneSavesSC.org was designed to educate pharmacists and the public about South Carolina’s law allowing pharmacists to dispense Naloxone to persons without a prescription.

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Tips on safe use of opioids

Do not take too many opioids, take them too often, or mix them with alcohol. Tell your doctor about all other medicines and supplements you are taking. Read and follow your prescription’s label directions carefully.

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alternatives to opioids

Alternatives to opioids for pain relief include over-the-counter acetaminophen, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, neurostimulators, injections, exercise, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture and chiropractic care.

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Ask Your Medical Professional

Talk to your medical professional about ways to manage your pain that do not involve prescription opioids. Some of these options may actually work better and have fewer risks and side effects. Explore alternatives depending on your type of pain.

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