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Community Workers
You’re on the frontlines, helping to manage the complex issues associated with chronic opioid use and dependency. We’re working to change the way opioids are dispensed and used by offering evidenced-based alternatives for healthcare providers and patients, while also trying to affect legislation to combat the epidemic. Here you can find resources, like:
See the latest information for community workers:

Sharps and Liquids Safe Disposal
Learn how to safely dispose of needles, lancets, and liquid medications.

Permanent Disposal Guide
Learn how to implement a permanent medication disposal box program in your community.

Medication Disposal
Learn how to facilitate discussion on safe disposal of unused opioids with your healthcare provider.

Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers
This free, 16-hour CE course will empower non-prescribing providers to directly impact the opioid epidemic through increased knowledge and tools to transform practice and policies.

Medication Take Back Event Guide
Learn how to successfully host a Medication Take Back Event in your community.