Deterra Drug Disposal Blog
Welcome to the Deterra blog! Here, we share valuable insights and information on the critical topic of safe medication disposal. Explore articles on how we’re working to combat the opioid crisis, protect our environment, and empower communities and families with the tools they need to safely dispose of unwanted medications.
Drug Overdose Deaths in 2020 Hit Highest Number Ever Recorded
Drug overdose deaths rose by close to 30% in the United States in 2020, hitting the highest number ever recorded,
Deterra Helping to Deter Growth of Opioid Abuse
As the war on slowing down the theft and reselling of prescription drugs continues to haunt America, even small-town rural
Rensselaer, Albany Counties mandate pharmacies hand out opioid deactivation products
RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. Capital Region county executives say Friday the pandemic put a lot of their important initiatives on pause.
Steps Hospice Organizations Should Take to Tackle the Opioid Crisis
More than 90% of hospice and palliative care patients are prescribed a controlled medication to help manage their pain. While
Disposing Of Unwanted Opioids Via The Mail Can Work—If Done Correctly
Coming up with a way to safely dispose of unneeded prescription medications is one important step we can take to
How Employers can Help Prevent Drug Misuse
For the last few years, drug overdose has been on the rise across the nation. More than 107,000 Americans died