- Aug 24, 2018
- 3 min
International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil to Honor Victims, Families
In recognition that Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, there will be a vigil in Santa Cruz to coincide with events and...
- Apr 3, 2018
- 3 min
SafeRx Santa Cruz County Receives Support to Strengthen Local Efforts to Reduce Opioid Use, Opioid
(Santa Cruz, CA – April 3, 2018) — SafeRx Santa Cruz County, a community-based coalition, is tackling the opioid epidemic and will...
- Aug 1, 2017
- 1 min
What are opioids?
Opioids are natural and synthetic forms of opium that are widely used as pain relievers. Opium is extracted from the opium poppy plant...
- Jul 31, 2017
- 1 min
Why are opioids so dangerous?
Even when taken as directed, prescription opioids can lead to heightened tolerance causing you to need to take more of the medication...
- Jul 30, 2017
- 2 min
Opioid Failure: Talk About It
When should I be concerned that my opioid pain medications have failed me or my loved ones? Talking about three questions can help you...
- Jul 28, 2017
- 4 min
Changing Trends to Improve Life Chances
SafeRx Santa Cruz County During July’s HIP Council meeting, Bill Morris, MD from Janus of Santa Cruz and Palo Alto Medical Foundation and...
- Jun 2, 2017
- 1 min
Jan 9 - Naloxone Webinar Series - Part I
Naloxone Webinar Series The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention (PDOP) Initiative invites...
- Jun 1, 2017
- 1 min
Jan 10 - Naloxone Webinar Series - Part II
Naloxone Webinar Series The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention (PDOP) Initiative invites...
