Aug 24, 20183 min read
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, 20183 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20172 min read
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, 20174 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20171 min read
Jan 10 - Naloxone Webinar Series - Part II
Naloxone Webinar Series The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention (PDOP) Initiative invites...