Meet Angela Faircloth
Your partner in Prevention
Who i am
Hi, I’m Angela, Vice President of Sales at Deterra. I have built my career around helping organizations create meaningful change through collaboration, strategic planning, and community engagement.
I am deeply passionate about helping others and believe prevention is most effective when we meet people where they are and remove barriers to accessing resources and support. That philosophy guides everything I do and has shaped my commitment to working with organizations that are making a difference in their communities.
Today, I partner with state agencies, health departments, healthcare organizations, coalitions, and community leaders across the country to develop innovative medication disposal and prevention initiatives that protect families, reduce risk, and strengthen communities. My goal is not simply to provide a product, it’s to help organizations implement sustainable, evidence-based solutions that create lasting impact and improve community health outcomes.
Every day should be Drug Take Back Day
Deterra supports harm reduction and prevention efforts, complementing your programs to make a meaningful impact in your community.
Our mission, in partnership with you, is to reduce drug misuse, diversion, and the harmful environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and other addictive substances, including opioids, fentanyl, xylazine (“Tranq”), vaping liquids, gummies, and other illicit substances.
what i do
I work with organizations to develop strategic prevention and public health initiatives that increase access to safe medication disposal while supporting broader community health goals.
I help organizations:
- Build sustainable and evidence-based prevention initiatives that align with local needs and priorities
- Reach residents with prevention messaging, educational resources, and community support services
- Connect individuals and families to local treatment, recovery, crisis intervention, and support resources
- Leverage grant funding, opioid settlement funding, and public health resources effectively
- Expand access to safe medication disposal through community outreach and household distribution strategies
- Remove barriers that prevent residents from participating in traditional take-back programs
- Measure impact and demonstrate outcomes to stakeholders and funders
My approach combines public health strategy, community engagement, and operational expertise to help organizations maximize their investment and create meaningful results.
My goal: to help communities turn prevention funding into measurable action that protects individuals, families, the environment, and future generations.
why this mission matters to me
Prevention is more than a profession for me—it’s personal.
I’ve seen firsthand how substance misuse impacts families, communities, and entire support systems. That experience fuels my commitment to helping organizations implement proactive solutions that can prevent tragedy before it happens.
What inspires me most is working alongside passionate public health professionals, prevention specialists, coalition leaders, and healthcare organizations that are committed to making their communities safer. Every project represents an opportunity to reduce risk, increase awareness, and empower residents with tools that support healthier outcomes.
I believe lasting change happens when education, prevention, and access come together. That’s why I’m proud to help organizations implement programs that not only remove unused medications from homes but also strengthen community resilience and create a culture of prevention.
Together, we can move beyond awareness and create real, measurable impact.
Examples of Deterra in Action
Communities are using Deterra in a variety of ways, including:
- Direct to Household Mailing Program
- State & local events, Drug Takeback, School programs & events Police, Fire, EMS, Co-Responder & Community Safety outreach
- Public Health, Prevention & reduction kits, vending machine, Rural outreach, Mobile health clinics, Homeless outreach, Harm reduction and recovery community events
- Town halls and community forums, Faith-based events, Library programs, Community festivals and fairs
- Co-dispense with local pharmacies and hospital systems, Healthcare facilities at vaccination clinics, testing sites, clinics, hospital discharge, Hospice, assisted living, door to door outreach, meals on wheels, community centers, food baskets, etc.
- Treatment Centers for relinquished, expired, incomplete deliveries, abandoned medications, outreach with families and as a step within the recovery process.
- Partner with local businesses including real estate agents, funeral homes, food delivery services, daycares, Workplace Benefits Enrollment, Employee wellness fairs, Risk & Safety trainings, Union health events
Deterra Household Mailing Program
Put Prevention In Every Mailbox
The Deterra® Household Mailer Program is a full-service, customizable initiative that mails Deterra drug deactivation pouches directly to households, giving residents a simple way to safely dispose of unused medications at home.
Designed to help organizations meet funding requirements while creating healthier, safer communities, this turnkey prevention program saves time and resources while expanding access to safe medication disposal. Deterra permanently deactivates medications, including opioids and fentanyl, helping reduce diversion and misuse before it starts.
The program works with partners to identify priority zip codes and focus outreach in rural communities and other high-risk areas where access to safe disposal options may be limited. Through affordable postage and curated mailing lists, safe disposal solutions are delivered directly to households where they can have the greatest impact.
Custom 11" x 6.75" Postcard
- We take care of the postcard design, printing process, attachment to Deterra pouch, and overwrap
- You can choose from our library or design templates, use your existing artwork, or create a custom design
- Option to include a QR code that links to online survey or landing page for data tracking
- Ability to target by zip code, demographics, or funding priorities
- Includes plenty of space for personal messaging and callouts
Medium Deterra Pouch
- Contains the same proprietary activated carbon as other Deterra products and is scientifically proven to deactivate over the counter, prescription, and illicit drugs, including opioids and fentanyl
- Designed for efficient mailing: UPS-approved flat rate, deliverable to all 50 states
- Each pouch holds up to 45 pills, six ounces of liquid or up to six patches
- One-time use, plant-based packaging is sale for disposal in the normal household trash and doesn’t expire
- Manufactured in the USA with Globally Sourced Materials om equipment powered by 100% wind-generated electrical energy, and printed in a HIPPA-compliant facility
Educational Resources
How It Works
Place the medication in the pouch, add water, seal it, shake, and toss. Deterra deactivates drugs quickly and safely.
Educational Materials
Guides and learning materials that help individuals and organizations understand safe medication disposal.
Case Studies
Case studies highlighting how organizations use Deterra to improve medication disposal and reduce misuse.
Explore case studies
MICHIGAN COALITION ALLIANCE HELPS REDUCE OVERDOSES WITH ZERO BARRIER ACCESS TO DRUG DEACTIVATION & PREVENTION RESOURCES
RURAL COUNTY LAUNCHES DETERRA HOUSEHOLD MAILING CAMPAIGN TO GET PREVENTION TOOLS DIRECTLY TO OVER 15,000 HOUSEHOLDS
DELAWARE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES PREVENTION PROGRAM TO MAIL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES & DRUG DEACTIVATION POUCHES TO OVER 165,000 HOUSEHOLDS
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re exploring Deterra or expanding your program, I’m here to support you. Feel free to reach out by email at afaircloth@deterrasystem.com or schedule a meeting at a time that works best for you.