FALLS CHURCH, VA, March 22, 2011 (Press-News.org) Operation Medicine Drop to offer safe drug disposal opportunities across North Carolina, March 20-26. Find a drop near you at http://www.omd-nc.org.
Spring cleaning season is here! And between 3/20 and 3/26, North Carolina residents can seize the opportunity to safely and responsibly clean out their medicine cabinets. An outstanding coalition of public health, child safety, law enforcement and environmental organizations teamed up to organize free "Take Back" events across the state. The groups want to keep drugs and medicines out of the wrong hands and public water supplies. They are promoting "Operation Medicine Drop" with advertisements and public service announcements across the state.
"If you have drugs that you don't want anymore, you can bring them to one of these events and we'll take them off your hands," said Jennifer Canada with the State Bureau of Investigation. "We won't ask any questions about what you have or how you got it.
"If you keep leftover drugs around, they might fall into wrong hands, like your kids' or grandkids'," said Kelly Ransdell of SafeKidsNC.
About 1 in 5 North Carolina teenagers have tried to get high with prescription medicine, and they usually get the drugs by stealing them from family and friends' medicine cabinets. There are more deaths today from prescription drug overdoses than there were at the peak of the heroin crisis in the 1970s or the crack cocaine crisis of the 1990s.
"If you flush your leftover medicines down the toilet, they pollute our water," said Tess Sanders, White Oak-New Riverkeeper, one of the sponsors. "Then everybody's taking your medicine without a prescription."
Government scientists have turned up traces of a wide variety of medicines -- pain killers, antibiotics, birth control pills, mood stabilizers, and others -- in rivers, lakes, and streams across the country. Studies are just now getting underway to determine if this pollution is dangerous to humans -- but evidence suggests that it is dangerous to animals. Many frog species are in serious decline and most bass in North Carolina's Yadkin River have both male and female sex organs, and hormones are suspected as part of the cause.
Operation Medicine Drop organizers urge North Carolina residents to bring leftover medicines to these free events for safe and environmentally friendly disposal. Participants can drop off their medicines without answering any questions about what the drugs are or how they got them.
To find an Operation Medicine Cabinet Take Back event near you and get free tips on how to store and dispose of medicines safely, point your browser to http://www.omd-nc.org.
Contacts:
David Emmerling, Pamlico-Tar River Foundation, (252) 946-7211, david.emmerling@ptrf.org
Kelly Ransdell, Safe Kids North Carolina,(919) 661-5880 Ext. 319, kelly.ransdell@ncdoi.gov
Tanya Roberts, Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention, (252) 665-3424, tanyaproberts@gmail.com
Jennifer Canada, State Bureau of Investigation, (919) 716-6413, jcanada@ncdoj.gov
Tess Sanders, White Oak -New Riverkeeper, (910) 382-1370, tess@wonriverkeeper.org
Water Words That Work is a water blog, which explores how the conservation community can be more successful whenever we set out to change everyday citizens' minds and behavior. Water Words That Work re-orients nature protection and pollution control experts to the vocabulary and perspective of everyday citizens, and helps you translate your shoptalk into environmental writing that is clear and compelling to them.
News: Dump Your Drugs, No Questions Asked
This spring, North Carolina residents can seize an opportunity to safely and responsibly clean out their medicine cabinets. Between March 20 to March 26, 2011, Hundreds of Operation Medicine Drop Drug Take Back events are being held across the state
2011-03-22
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
Social Media Integration Services Offered at BrianGeary.com
2011-03-22
Brian Geary Consulting now offers Social Media Integration Services (SMIS). The SMIS include assessment of existing content, creation of new content and synchronization of all content with company websites and other on-line activities. All social media content is reviewed for its suitability to the business's values and objectives. The service is targeted at businesses who are new to the social media environment as well as existing social media participants who might benefit from a professional, objective assessment.
"Many of our clients inquire about social media and ...
Xlibris Published Author Fida R. Abbott Shows "Enthusiasm" on The Authors Show TV
2011-03-22
It is every author's dream to share their story, and sharing her inspiring and captivating life story with readers is just what published author Fida R. Abbott had in mind. The author is widely known for her book "Enthusiasm", and is a recipient of Pinnacle Book Achievement Award under the Novel Category from North American Bookdealers Exchange (NABE). She will be appearing on "The Authors Show TV" (theauthorsshow.com) from March 18-22, 2011.
A video of the Xlibris published author's interview will be featured on The Authors Show TV website during the same days: later ...
Co-Authors Tom Listul and Heather Listul Hewitt to be Featured Guests on RRRadio-RFK: Stories for Children -March 21, 2011
2011-03-22
o-Authors Tom Listul and Heather Listul Hewitt to be Featured Guests on RRRadio-RFK: Stories for Children -March 21, 2011
Blog Talk Radio's Robin Falls Kids Show: Stories for Children with hosts (VS Grenier, D.M. Cunningham and Kris Quinn Christopherson) will be chatting with father and daughter author team Tom Listul and Heather Listul Hewitt about their book, Monkey Made Dream. Tom and Heather will also be sharing writing tips, and trials and tribulations of the writer's life.
Tom Listul wrote Monkey Made Dream with his daughter, Heather Listul Hewitt, when she ...
William Campbell Company - About Us
2011-03-22
Companies throughout the world are faced with significant Obstacles...However this last year alone may possibly also provide main Possibilities for faster development, improved Commercial Appraisal, that has been enhanced Market Situation.
Generating Possibilities in Today's Industry
William Campbell Company New York is an Investment Banking and Business Consulting firm. Over many years, in the USA and Worldwide, our principals, most ofwhom are actually ex - C-level Executives, have driven and took part in numerous Mergers and Acquisitions. We're professionally conscious ...
America's Funniest Hypnotist Don Barnhart Returns To Perform At Cracker's Comedy Club In Indianapolis, IN April 10, 2011
2011-03-22
Cracker's Comedy Club in Indianapolis is proud to present America's Funniest Comedy Hypnotist Don Barnhart April 10th, 2010.
For years, Barnhart has been one of the top headlining comedians across the country with numerous TV/Film appearances and just wont the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for entertaining the troops around the world. He was also nominated for the Las Vegas Review-Journal's 2010 "Best Comedian" and "Best Comedy Hypnosis Show" and was certified as a hypnotist by the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. HMI has earned the distinction of being America's first hypnotherapy ...
Data Center Tax Break May Be Extended In Washington State
2011-03-22
A bill to extend last year's tax exemption for rural data center construction was heard by the Senate Ways and Means Committee in Olympia.
Providing job growth and a boost to Grant County's tax base were some of the benefits highlighted during testimony Wednesday.
The deadline of the original bill is June 30, said Pat Boss, the Port of Quincy's government affairs director. It means companies wanting to start projects after that date won't benefit from the original bill.
The next step for the committee is to take action on the extension bill, which should happen ...
Manulife Singapore Announces Senior Management Appointments
2011-03-22
Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd. has recently expanded its Senior Management team as part of its growth strategy in Singapore. It has made key appointments in the areas of Legal and Compliance as well in two newly created business units - Strategic Initiatives Office and Accident & Health.
Ms Annette King, President and CEO of Manulife Singapore said: "We are focused on growing our business here and it is essential for us to have these talented and experienced leaders on board to support our objectives. Reporting to me, these three senior executives - Clive Anderson, Chris ...
XBOSoft Presents at Czech Test 2011
2011-03-22
XBOSoft, a fast growing software quality assurance services company, presented last week at the annual Czech Test conference on March 9-10, 2011 in Prague. Czech Test, an annual conference on software and systems testing, provides an excellent opportunity for experts and fellow colleagues to share their own experiences about the most interesting topics and new trends in the field of software testing and quality assurance.
Managing Director at XBOSoft, Jan Princen, addressed conference delegates on the topic of ¡°When You Should Not Automate Your Software Testing¡±. ¡°Test ...
Your Laguna Dentist Welcomes Patients of All Ages
2011-03-22
For those dental patients who are used to visiting Your Laguna Dentist, the office may look a little new and improved. The dental practice, located in Laguna Woods, California, recently renovated its office and is now open for business as it works to attract new patients of all ages.
Your Laguna Dentist is headed by Doctor Christine Chung, who has practice pediatric dentistry in Laguna for many years. She says that finding a dentist in Laguna is easy once you know what you're looking for. And patients looking for a local Laguna dentist that accepts most insurance, including ...
Phoenix Youth Football League 2011 Fall Registration
2011-03-22
Phoenix Youth Football League is the only age-based, striper football program in the Phoenix area west of the East Valley. PHXYFL the premiere football league in the Phoenix area and is holding registrations for the upcoming fall season. PHXYFL is a very diverse league and encompasses Tackle Football, NFL Flag Football, and Cheer. The tackle program allows kids of all sizes to play with children their own age. PHXYFL stresses competitive spirit while emphasizing the importance of having fun.
Phoenix Youth Football League is now accepting online registrations for the ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
Scientists unlock secrets behind flowering of the king of fruits
Texas A&M researchers illuminate the mysteries of icy ocean worlds
Prosthetic material could help reduce infections from intravenous catheters
Can the heart heal itself? New study says it can
Microscopic discovery in cancer cells could have a big impact
Rice researchers take ‘significant leap forward’ with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer
Breakthrough new material brings affordable, sustainable future within grasp
How everyday activities inside your home can generate energy
Inequality weakens local governance and public satisfaction, study finds
Uncovering key molecular factors behind malaria’s deadliest strain
UC Davis researchers help decode the cause of aggressive breast cancer in women of color
Researchers discovered replication hubs for human norovirus
SNU researchers develop the world’s most sensitive flexible strain sensor
Tiny, wireless antennas use light to monitor cellular communication
Neutrality has played a pivotal, but under-examined, role in international relations, new research shows
Study reveals right whales live 130 years — or more
Researchers reveal how human eyelashes promote water drainage
Pollinators most vulnerable to rising global temperatures are flies, study shows
DFG to fund eight new research units
Modern AI systems have achieved Turing's vision, but not exactly how he hoped
Quantum walk computing unlocks new potential in quantum science and technology
Construction materials and household items are a part of a long-term carbon sink called the “technosphere”
First demonstration of quantum teleportation over busy Internet cables
Disparities and gaps in breast cancer screening for women ages 40 to 49
US tobacco 21 policies and potential mortality reductions by state
AI-driven approach reveals hidden hazards of chemical mixtures in rivers
Older age linked to increased complications after breast reconstruction
ESA and NASA satellites deliver first joint picture of Greenland Ice Sheet melting
Early detection model for pancreatic necrosis improves patient outcomes
Poor vascular health accelerates brain ageing
[Press-News.org] News: Dump Your Drugs, No Questions AskedThis spring, North Carolina residents can seize an opportunity to safely and responsibly clean out their medicine cabinets. Between March 20 to March 26, 2011, Hundreds of Operation Medicine Drop Drug Take Back events are being held across the state