Dr. Jen Hastings, Jen O'Brien-Rojo
- Aug 24, 2018
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...
SafeRx Accelerator Team
- Apr 3, 2018
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...
Amy Mancia
- Aug 1, 2017
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...
Amy Mancia
- Jul 31, 2017
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...
Amy Mancia
- Jul 30, 2017
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...
Samantha Stringer
- Jul 28, 2017
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...
CDPH
- Jun 2, 2017
Jan 9 - Naloxone Webinar Series - Part I
Naloxone Webinar Series The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention (PDOP) Initiative invites...
CDPH
- Jun 1, 2017
Jan 10 - Naloxone Webinar Series - Part II
Naloxone Webinar Series The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention (PDOP) Initiative invites...
