This resource is sample policy and procedures guide for a prescription medication disposal program run by the Kingman, Arizona police department. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Arizona Department of Health Services – Standing Orders for Naloxone
Source: Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse & Arizona Department of Health
This resource is a copy of Arizona’s standing order signed by the Director of Health Services allowing pharmacists to dispense naloxone to anyone who requests it. Naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdoses. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate
Fact Sheet: Prescription Drug Permanent Drop Box
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
A fact sheet with information for law enforcement in establishing a permanent prescription drug drop box. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Fact Sheet: Prescription Drug Take-Back Event
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This one page guide provides information on how to organize a prescription drug take-back day. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Sample News Release for a Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
A sample press release for community organizations to adopt when promoting a prescription drug take back day. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Realtors: Warn Your Clients About Prescription Drug Theft
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
A one page document with information to help realtors inform their clients about the risk of prescription drug theft, how to prevent it, and what to do if it happens. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Arizona’s Opioid Epidemic – Brand and Generic Names for Prescription Opioids
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This one page document lists brand name and generic names for prescription opioids. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Funeral Directors: Help Your Clients Avoid Prescription Drug Related Victimization
Source: Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse
This one page document provides information for funeral directors on how to help their clients properly dispose of the deceased’s prescription drugs to avoid having them stolen or used unsafely. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Tribal Policy Development for Substance Abuse & Opioid Use Disorders
Source: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
This 2019 presentation describes H.R. 6, the SUPPORT Act and how it may help American Indian and Alaska Native communities support substance use disorder prevention and treatment in their communities.
Arizona Opioid State Targeted Response Grant
Source: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
This is the grant application and project plan for Arizona’s Opioid State Targeted Response funding. The proposal’s goals for the funding include increasing access opioid use disorder treatment, enhancing coordination and integration of care, improving recovery support services, and