Wyoming Rx Abuse Stakeholders

Gary, are those prescription Tootsie Rolls? You know that box is for people to drop off old medications, right?

Woman lost 2 sons in one night to opioids; fighting the crisis is now her life's work

Check out this FREE CME and dinner event being offered by the Wyoming Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Unit!

Click on this link for more information and to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQtCoXiGBkZLPrVA172gr8wS5ciOWJWO70SfWDYZqGshadqQ/viewform

This event is funded under the Public Health Emergency Response, Opioid Crisis Response grant provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CFDA 93.354)

Wyoming Rx Abuse Stakeholders was created in 2008. We recently celebrated 10 years by recognizing Judge Kelly Rankin (Founding Member) and Barb Warburton for their long-term support and contribution.

US National Trends in Pediatric Deaths From Prescription and Illicit Opioids, 1999-2016 This cross-sectional study evaluates the changes in the mortality rates among US children and adolescents who died from prescription and illicit opioid poisonings between 1999 and 2016.

Thanks for the shout out Wyoming Medical Society!!

Opinion | States Show the Way on the Opioid Epidemic The Trump administration ought to take a page from the areas of the country where opioid deaths are decreasing.

https://cnn.it/2IQ0B2I

Record fentanyl bust in Nebraska finds enough doses to kill an estimated 26 million people The Nebraska State Patrol seized nearly 120 pounds of the drug fentanyl -- enough to kill about 26 million people, according to estimates by the US Drug Enforcement Administration.

Don’t forget!! National Drug Take Back is tomorrow! Find a drop off location here!

https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 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 of medications.

Wyoming Troopers Carry Drug to Reverse Opioid Overdoses [VIDEO] Naloxone, or Narcan, is a nasal spray which troopers began carrying in March.

Great article about the importance of drug disposal. National Take Back Day is April 28th!

The Power of Prescription Drop-offs A new national map for prescription drop-off days shows why drop-offs are so important in the first place.

Interesting article.

Opioids no better than Tylenol for chronic pain, study finds In patients with chronic back pain or hip or knee arthritis, opioids worked no better than over-the-counter pain relievers at reducing problems with walking or sleeping, new research finds

We are so excited about our new marketing campaign! Please share!!

Wyoming Albertsons & Safeway pharmacists now dispense NARCAN® without a prescription Albertsons and Safeway announced the availability of NARCAN® (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray in all ten Albertsons and Safeway pharmacies in Wyoming. The controversial drug is helping save lives but may not be helping a larger problem.

From the President The Conversation I Wish I’d Had It’s a little scary when you see you missed a call from a sister-in-law who you rarely talk to except on birthdays and ho

Earlier this week, Governor Mead signed a Proclamation in support of a new marketing campaign focusing on prevention of prescription drug misuse and abuse in youth 12 to 25 years old. Stay Tuned! “They Didn’t Know” will be released soon!

Get those extra medications out of the house at the National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 28. Details in the link! https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 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.

Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated - Official Documentary Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated is a full length documentary that gives a personal and intimate look into Demi Lovato's life as not only a regular 25 year ol...

Instagram post by UW School of Pharmacy • Sep 18, 2017 at 6:18pm UTC 1 Likes, 1 Comments - UW School of Pharmacy () on Instagram: “It's Opioid Awareness Week! Check out the schedule of events happening this week. …”

Thank you to R.A.S for bringing me to Laramie, Wyoming to share my story!

Another great event last night! If you missed seeing Tony Hoffman, check out his website http://tonyhoffmanspeaking.com.

Just a few pictures from the Tony Hoffman presentation in Laramie last night. Special thanks to President Nichols for providing opening comments.

If you missed him last night, you can catch him tonight at 7 pm in Cheyenne at LCCC's Clay Pathfinder building. Don't miss this opportunity!!

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Check out the hundreds of stories in this map and the impact of overdose on loved ones. For more resources, visit our website at www.wyrxabusestakeholders.com.

Celebrating Lost Loved Ones The rise in deaths due to prescription drugs and he**in is alarming. Often times society may have a perception of who this is. The fact is they are everyday people we love, everywhere. Click

102 OD on synthetic w**d in 3 days in 1 county

Don't forget, you can always text us to find your nearest med drop box to recycle or dispose of unused medication.

The opioid epidemic's deadliest drugs, and their street names Opioids are addictive. The danger, especially among addicts or heavy users, is that they can also suppress respiration.