Policymakers & Community Leaders

Kingman Police Policies and Procedures – Prescription Medication Disposal

Source: Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse & Kingman Police Department

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.

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Patients & Caregivers

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

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Policymakers & Community Leaders

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.

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Policymakers & Community Leaders

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.

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Policymakers & Community Leaders

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.

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Patients & Caregivers

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.

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Payers & Providers
Patients & Caregivers

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.

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Policymakers & Community Leaders

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.

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Payers & Providers

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.

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Policymakers & Community Leaders

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

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