Prevention focuses on reducing overdose risk through practical, community-centered strategies. OPEN promotes safe storage and disposal of medications, stigma reduction, and education that supports healthier behaviors and safer environments. Learn how you can take part in OPEN’s prevention efforts.
Managing unused, unwanted, and expired medications is a safety and environmental concern. There are simple and safe alternatives, like take-back events and local disposal sites. Learn more about safe storage and disposal.
Learn how to safely dispose of needles, lancets, and liquid medications.
OPEN is dedicated to reducing stigma in our communities, especially in health care.
Comprehensive addiction language guide to reduce use of stigmatizing language.
Changing our language improves outcomes for those struggling with addiction. Watch this brief video to learn more.
