[Pharmwaste] Pharmacists say hospitals should do take-back; D.A.R.E. in the spot light
Ed Gottlieb
EGottlieb at cityofithaca.org
Mon Jul 24 10:41:07 EDT 2017
Pharmacists say hospitals should do take-back:
http://www.pharmacytimes.com/publications/health-system-edition/2017/july2017/a-proactive-approach-to-reducing-the-prescription-opioid-epidemic-in-your-community
NH hospitals installing boxes:
http://www.wmur.com/article/wentworth-douglass-installs-drug-takeback-box/10325734
Story about the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.
1. AG Jeff Sessions recently promoted it.
2. Public opinion on the success of the program is split.
3. Experts firmly argue this government program is a waste of government resources in combating drug abuse.
https://morningconsult.com/2017/07/21/voters-split-war-drugs-program-d-r-e/
Ed Gottlieb
Chair, Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal
Board Member, New York Product Stewardship Council
Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility
525 3rd Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-8381
fax: (607) 273-8433
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