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.

How ASCs can enhance at home care and increase patient satisfaction post-surgery
Dr. Greg Colbath, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, fellowship trained in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction. discusses

COALITIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PARTNER TO ADDRESS OPIOID CRISIS IN WEST VIRGINIA WITH AT-HOME DRUG DEACTIVATION AND DISPOSAL RESOURCES
Challenge WEST VIRGINIA IS ONE OF THE STATES HARDEST HIT BY THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC Since 2014, West Virginia has had

How ASCs can enhance at home care and increase patient satisfaction post-surgery
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Greg Colbath discusses how at-home drug deactivation can help patients manage opioids safely post-surgery.

CADCA Joins Forces with the City of Alexandria and Deterra System for Drug Take Back Day
CADCA is partnering with the City of Alexandria and The Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System for Drug Take Back Day.

ONE PILL CAN KILL’: OFFICIALS IN WYOMING COUNTY ARE LOOKING TO IMPLEMENT A DRUG DESTRUCTION PROGRAM
Wyoming County uses Deterra to help fight addiction and give residents a convenient way to dispose of unused meds from home.

Wyoming County stretches opioid settlement funding to ‘reach as many residents as possible’
Wyoming County mails Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal Pouches directly to residents to help keep unused drugs out of the wrong hands.