SAFE AND SECURE RX DRUG DISPOSAL
Ventura County is actively engaged and committed to preventing prescription drug misuse and abuse. One of the ways the County works to address the issue locally is by reducing access, especially to teens. Countywide medication disposal drop-off locations make it easy for residents to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired Rx medication in secure, confidential disposal bins.
- Recent data continue to support the need for ongoing and expanded availability of Rx drug disposal programs.
- 1 in 5 Ventura County teens have abused prescription drugs.
- Over 50% get them for free from friends and family.
- 73% of Ventura County residents surveyed indicated that prescription drugs, for uses not as prescribed, are “fairly easy” or “very easy” for teenagers to obtain.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Commit to safely disposing of your prescription drugs
- Get the facts on Rx & OTC drug abuse
- Dispel the myth that Rx drugs are safe to abuse
- Know the signs and symptoms of drug use
- Monitor and secure all medications
MEDICATION DISPOSAL DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
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