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DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has marked Saturday, April 22, 2023, as the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Take Back Day is a chance for individuals to safely dispose of unneeded and unwanted medications. Drop-off sites will be open from 10...
DHCS Hosts Opioid Settlement Webinars
DHCS held a webinar on Considerations for Allocating Opioid Settlement Funds on April 4, 2023. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation and a recording of the presentation are now available on the DHCS OSF webpage. DHCS has held previous webinars on reporting...
Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Prevention and Education in Communities of Color
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, has $12 million in funding available to support prevention and education activities. Organizations may apply for up to $250,000 to support programs...
Visit the DHCS News Releases page to view past news releases from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on the DHCS Opioid Response.
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