Project Rx: A River Remedy

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Walmart Launches Groundbreaking Disposal Solution to Aid in Fight Against Opioid Abuse and Misuse En español »BENTONVILLE, Ark. – January 17, 2018 – In an effort to help curb abuse and misuse, Walmart is launching a first-of-its kind opioid disposal solution – available at no cost – in all…

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/new-years-resolution-dispose-of-old-and-unused-medicines_us_5a3a85f3e4b0d86c803c6dd4

Still in search of a New Year's Resolution? Try this one!

New Year’s Resolution: Dispose of Old and Unused Medicines As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities and families across America, the search for ways to address the scourge continues. Too frequently,...

Saturday, April 29 is National Drug Take-Back Day! We encourage you to take unused or expired medications to any of our free, anonymous Project Rx drop-off sites, where they will be disposed of properly.

Through the generosity of our community partners, Project Rx is able to offer four 24/7 drop-off locations around the Upstate for you to visit at your convenience. Do your part to keep harmful pharmaceuticals out of our waterways by dropping off your drugs on Saturday, or any other day of the year!

Locations and additional information about Project Rx can be found here: http://www.ariverremedy.org/locations/

Locations We are pleased to provide permanent locations for safe drug disposal open 24/7 in the Upstate. Greenville Health System (GHS) Memorial Medical Campus 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 Greenvill...

Want to participate in the National Drug Take-Back Day on April 29th from 10 am-2 pm? Follow this link for a list of local events! https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

DEA National Take-Back Initiative The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications.

Think twice before saving expired meds!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/is-it-safe-to-take-expired-medicine_us_58ef9b90e4b0da2ff85ed8b1

Is It Safe To Take Expired Medicine? The answer may surprise you.

World Water day 2017 World Water day 2017

http://greenvillejournal.com/2017/02/22/upstate-forever-highlights-environmental-projects-annual-awards/

Thank you Upstate Forever for honoring our work to keep drugs out of our waterways by presenting us with the Clean Water Champion award!

Upstate Forever highlights environmental projects with annual awards - Greenville Journal Greenville’s Upstate Forever recently honored the area’s most impressive environmental projects with its annual “ForeverGreen Awards” luncheon.

http://www.ozy.com/acumen/how-wisdom-teeth-are-fueling-the-opioid-epidemic/74798

Even standard procedures like wisdom teeth removal can lead to dangerous drugs being available in the home. If you've had a prescription filled recently, make sure you take your unused drugs to one of our 24/7 dropbox locations to keep them out of the hands of abusers, and out of our waterways!

The Next Drug Epidemic Might Start at Your Dentist's Office Do you really need to take that oxy?

We are excited to be able to serve the Greer community. Thanks for the great article GreerToday.com!

http://greertoday.com/greer-sc/project-rx-expands-year-round-drug-disposal-to-greer-memorial-hospital/2016/12/07/

Project Rx expands year-round drug disposal to Greer Memorial Hospital It hadn’t been five minutes after Project RX Drop Box ceremoniously opened its first permanent 24/7 drug disposal box at Greer Memorial Hospital when law enforcement and health officials witnessed its value. Donna Bennett of Taylors asked if the drop box was available on Sunday. She wanted to safely...