The Davis Direction Foundation, a Marietta, GA-based recovery community organization that fights addiction and fuels sobriety, was a group supported by our Founder and CEO John Holaday prior to his untimely passing in October 2019. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Missy Owen, founder of the Foundation and a dear friend of Dr. […]
Opioid Epidemic
A New Jersey Nonprofit and Surgery Center Collaborate with DisposeRx to Change Behaviors
One of the most rewarding facets of being part of the DisposeRx family is meeting people from across the country who are committed to help those suffering from substance use disorder as well as prevent addiction. Their passion, dedication and perseverance are nothing short of astonishing. We meet many of them through our Community Outreach […]
Super Campaign, Super Season, Super Bowl!
The Super Bowl is Sunday, bringing to a close an exciting 2019-2020 NFL season especially for those of us at DisposeRx. The Baltimore Ravens and Leidos—a large employer and government contractor based in Reston, Va., invited us to participate in their Tackling Opioid Addiction Campaign for the season. Prior to a number of games, we […]
Texas Pharmacies: Prepare Now
A bill regarding safe disposal of controlled substance medications will impact Texas pharmacists and pharmacies beginning in January 2020. House Bill 2088, which was passed by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in June 2019, will require the following: “A person dispensing a controlled substance under a prescription shall provide […]
Ohio Governor Hopes New Program Will Help Facilitate Opioid Disposal, Prevent Diversion and Addiction
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) recently announced a drug disposal program in which each injured worker will receive a DisposeRx packet or another drug disposal solution when he or she picks up an opioid prescription for the first time. All retail pharmacies in Ohio are participating in the program, […]
