Ohio has been hard hit by the opioid crisis. Research shows that public awareness of the issue is high, but many Ohioans just don’t think it will impact them. Ohio’s funeral directors can play a key role in educating our communities, especially families, about ways to safely dispose of a deceased loved one’s leftover prescription medications.
OFDA has partnered with the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance to provide a number of tools and resources that you can use to educate Ohioans about the dangers of opioid addiction and the impact it’s having on communities throughout the state.
Drug misuse often begins in the home medicine cabinet. That's why it is important to immediately dispose of deceased loved one's leftover pills. The best way to safely dispose of unused medicine is to participate in a drug take-back program or purchase a safe drug deactivation bag.
- Ohio offers several medication drop box locations to dispose of leftover pills. Find the nearest location to you at dontliveindenial.org
- Drug deactivation systems like Deterra® are a convenient way to dispose of unwanted medications in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. These bags allow for proper deactivation and disposal in a few easy steps. Just toss the pills into the bag, add water, shake well and throw away. To buy drug deactivation bags, visit deterrasystem.com.
The Ohio Opioid Education Alliance graciously provided our office with a limited supply of Deterra® drug deactivation bags. OFDA members may request a sample bag by clicking on the Deterra® Drug Deactivation Bag Order Form below.
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