Harm Reduction
Number of pills collected through Safe & Convenient Pill Disposal
Current Value
129,624
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Story Behind the Curve
What's Helping?
- In person take back events are now able to be offered again.
- Consistency in events and drop box locations.
- Education and marketing has made residents aware of the services.
What's Hurting?
- COVID-19 pandemic prevented take back events from being hosted.
- Individuals not understanding the implications of leaving unused medications in their homes.
Partners
- Sheriff’s Office
- The Outer Banks Hospital
- Dare County Department of Health & Human Services
What Works
- Take back events being hosted
- Convenient pill disposal boxes
- Educating community about pill disposal options
Action Plan
Continue to offer quarterly events in person for individuals to have easy access to safe disposal methods. Look into options to increase disposal options in Dare County.
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