CT is giving away thousands of pouches to safely deactivate drugs. The hope is to prevent overdoses

The pouches can destroy unwanted pills, most illicit drugs, vape fluids, and opioids including fentanyl.

Drug Overdose, Injury Center

Prevention Starts With You - The Governor's Prevention Partnership

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Disposal of Unwanted Medicines - New York Sea Grant

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CT bill takes aim at opioid crisis and fentanyl overdose deaths by supporting plan for 'harm reduction centers