The Holidays are here! As you set the table and welcome loves ones home, remember it’s the little details that make your home feel warm and inviting. From hosting cozy dinners to a weekend full of festivities, hosting tips are always a great place to begin your planning.
In a small and rural Wisconsin town where addiction is taboo and often swept under the rug, a passionate young women decided to use her voice. At just 18 years old Savanna turned her personal pain into purpose.
Rx Destroyer Launches Prevention Impact Scholarship to Celebrate Teens Leading the Fight Against Opioid Misuse East Troy, Wis., November 23rd, 2025 – Rx Destroyer proudly announces the release of the Prevention Impact Scholarship, a heartfelt initiative designed to honor and support high school seniors who are not only dreaming of …
Maisie was only nine months old when she passed. She had just learned to crawl. At a gathering at a neighbor’s home, she delighted the room with as she scooted across the kitchen floor. Six adults, three of them doctors, watched her lovingly.
Our CEO and Founder’s Mission to Help Prevent Overdose in Indian Country Originally published by Native News Online, April 14th 2025 Rx Destroyer’s CEO and Founder Milt Dallas was born and raised on the Oneida Nation Reservation in Wisconsin, surrounded by people that taught him to think of the future, …
Rx Destroyer has officially launched its Crisis Response Kit to provide a response solution for overdose, harm reduction, and drug safety, aiding bystanders in acting quickly to potentially save a life. The opioid epidemic continues to affect thousands of communities across the nation; this represents a new tool for combatting the crisis.
Across Indian Country, our elders are overmedicated and overwhelmed. For native families caring for elders, unmanaged medications can lead to unintentional harm. In this article Milton Dallas, founder of Rx Destroyer, shares culturally rooted and practical tips to help protect your loved ones.
Rx Destroyer Partners with Native News Online and Tribal Business News to Promote Safe Drug Disposal and Opioid Prevention Across Native Country March 4, 2025 | Press Release CEO & Founder Milt Dallas, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Member, Leads the Charge in Helping Native American Reservations from the Devastating Effects …
Rx Destroyer Partners with Voices for Awareness to Bring Disposal Education and Fentanyl Prevention to Time Square August 20, 2024 | Press Release East Troy, Wis., August 20th, Rx Destroyer has been graciously invited to team up with Voices for Awareness at their Facing Fentanyl event. This event will take …
Rx Destroyer to Distribute Drug Disposal Pouches to New Jersey Pharmacies May 29, 2024 | Press Release Rx Destroyer to Distribute Drug Disposal Pouches to New Jersey Pharmacies May 29, 2024 —Rx Destroyer Drug Disposal announced today that in the initial phase of a new initiative funded through the …
Introducing the Rx Destroyer Pouch! May 01, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Why the Pouch? The same trusted Rx Destroyer all purpose formula is now available in a convenient pouch. This product is ideal for co-dispensing, home disposal, and a take home option for your next drug take back event. …
Drug Take-Back Day and the Urgent Need for At-Home™ Drug Disposal December 04, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Every day, the United States has a silent crisis that affects the health of its citizens, the environment, and even the safety of our homes. This crisis revolves around the improper disposal …
Drug Disposal in the Military for Veterans and Active Members November 11, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Drug Disposal in the Military Military facilities, especially hospitals, have a great need to dispose of drugs safely. Military service members, veterans, and their beneficiaries may all receive pharmaceuticals from military facilities. In …
Empowering Patients: A Guide for Pharmacists to Encourage Community Drug Disposal October 11, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Pharmacists fulfill a crucial role in the pharmaceutical field by not only dispensing medications but also serving as experts in their usage and safe disposal. This expertise is particularly important for the …
Grandparents: Medication Safety in Homes For Your Grandchildren September 7, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal As grandparents, we cherish the time spent with our beloved grandchildren. From bedtime stories to shared laughter, our homes are filled with warmth and love. However, amidst the joy, it is essential to be vigilant …
The Importance of Drug Disposal in Your Home August 8, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Prescription drug abuse is a rapidly growing problem in the United States, with a significant number of these drugs being sourced from family medicine cabinets and friends. A study revealed that 60% of males obtained …
How Improper Drug Disposal Impacts Communities July 6, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Many people grew up in households where it was common to throw out old prescriptions in the trash, flush them, or to do nothing and leave them in the medicine cabinet for years on end. Medications that …
Why Illicit Xylazine is a Threat To Your Community June 8, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What is Xylazine? Xylazine is a potent sedative and muscle relaxant that is used in veterinary medicine to sedate and immobilize animals for medical procedures. In animals, xylazine is primarily used to sedate and …
Naloxone: The Overdose Treatment to Supplement Your Preventative Care May 4, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What is Naloxone? Naloxone is the generic name for an opioid medication that is used to reverse an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist—meaning that it binds to opioid receptors and can reverse …
Groundwater Leaching and Proper Drug Disposal April 10, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Any organization that handles prescription medications, from healthcare facilities to municipal governments to businesses, must be prepared for a growing problem—groundwater leaching. Over the last decade, studies have revealed a growing presence of pharmaceuticals in groundwater across …
Rx Destroyer Partners with Goldfinch Health to Bring Opioid Prevention Tool Kits to Surgery Patients Nationally April 10, 2023 | Press Release The Partnership Will Provide a New Solution for Surgery Patients to Ensure Proper Drug Disposal is a Key Component of Surgical Care East Troy, Wis., April 10, …
Combatting the National Opioid Crisis March 27, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Ryan spent most of his adult life dealing with stress through self-medication. Substances in his teenage years turned into Oxycodone, which led to illegal opioids and Fentanyl. He was struggling to cope with the “feeling of a life …
A Guide to Fentanyl Awareness for Parents & Guardians March 08, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal A Guide to Fentanyl Awareness for Parents & Guardians We know that your child’s well-being is the most important thing to you as a parent or guardian. Protecting them against drug misuse can be …
Why Do Dentists Need Drug Disposal? February 14, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal When Are Pharmaceuticals Used in Oral Health Care? Medications used by dentists are to help manage pain, prevent, or treat infections, numb certain areas of the mouth, and to help patients during dental procedures. A variety of …
How Does Chemical Digestion Work? February 06, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal How does chemical digestion work in Drug Disposal? Rx Destroyer uses a patented formula that comes ready to use. It contains two major components: a specially tuned activated carbon and a chemically engineered solvent. The activated carbon component …
How To Dispose of Fentanyl Patches January 19, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What is Fentanyl? According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, meaning a substance that is synthesized in a laboratory and acts the same as a natural opioid in the brain to produce …
When Do I Need To Use a Hardener Packet With Rx Destroyer? January 05, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Your Frequently Asked Questions, Answered! WHAT IS A HARDENER PACKET? When your Rx Destroyer bottle is full, the Rx Destroyer Hardener Packet is a hardening agent that solidifies contents …
How To Host A Drug Take Back Day December 28, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What are the benefits of a drug take back event? Did you know that in 2022, drug overdose is the leading cause of injury death in the U.S.? And the majority of those deaths are …
Why Local And Safe Drug Disposal Is Important In Rural Communities November 17, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Why Local And Safe Drug Disposal Is Important In Rural Communities Are you looking for ways to protect your community from the increasing dangers of opioid and prescription drug abuse? Whether you’re …
What Determines Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Pharmaceuticals November 02, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Pharmaceuticals are a necessary part of our society, but when they are no longer needed or have expired, it’s important to dispose of them properly. According to the EPA, the determination of what is considered hazardous pharmaceutical …
Top Reasons to Properly Secure Pharmaceutical Waste October 10, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention Proper medical waste deactivation and disposal is an accepted practice that’s become a way of life for healthcare professionals. Hospitals, clinics, and other patient care facilities across the country place significant effort on eradicating pharmaceutical …
Ending Addiction Starts with Rx Destroyer National Opioid Awareness Day, observed on September 21, is marked to create awareness about the effects of opioid overdose and reduce the stigma associated with it. September 21, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention What are opioids? Opioids, according to the CDC, are Natural, synthetic, …
Importance Of Removing Liquid Meds From Syringes September 7, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal The remaining liquid meds from syringes must be disposed of properly in healthcare settings. Learn how to minimize the risks and prevent drug misuse. Importance Of Removing Liquid Meds From Syringes Did you know the leftover …
Prescription Pollution August 17, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Do you know what pharmaceuticals are in your drinking water? What Water Sources Are Drugs Found In? Pharmaceuticals in our drinking water is not a new topic or finding. A study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1999 and 2000 …
Drug Disposal Systems Keywords July 25, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Terms To Know Rx Destroyer™ not only provides education to our customers on products and services along but industry best practices as well. All industries that use pharmaceutical (drug) disposal have an established set of keywords and language …
Medication Disposal Compliance February 5, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Long Term Effects of Improper Drug Disposal Improper disposal of medications poses significant risks to human health and the environment. The ramifications of careless disposal methods are multifaceted, impacting both human health and the environment. Several key aspects highlight the …
Secure Disposal of Controlled Substances January 09, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal In our modern world, advancements in medicine have led to the development of various pharmaceuticals designed to improve health and well-being. However, the widespread use of controlled substances brings about a significant responsibility: proper disposal. Controlled substances are …
How Does Drug Scheduling Work? June 6, 2022 | Drug Scheduling The ongoing opiate epidemic has magnified the importance of discarding unused or expired drugs safely and legally, and the consequences for not doing so vary in their severity according to which “schedule” the DEA has placed a given drug. …
Rx Destroyer Can Reduce Hospital Spending May 13, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal With the complexities of hospital management, one of the significant challenges is managing drug spending effectively. Pharmaceutical costs constitute a substantial portion of hospital budgets, often posing financial strain. However, amidst this challenge lies an opportunity for …
Is Your Dry Carbon Drug Disposal System a Fire Hazard to Your Facility? May 12, 2022 | Solutions That Meet Regulations Dry vs Wet Carbon Drug Disposal Systems DEA Registrants are required to follow DEA and EPA regulations for safe drug disposal. Often, Registrants utilize chemical digestion as their DEA-approved …
Proper Handling of Propofol Waste: Disposal in Anesthesia Setting April 18, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What is Propofol? Propofol, is an anesthetic that can cause relaxation and sleepiness before and during medical procedures. Also known under the brand name of Diprivan, it’s a non-barbiturate sedative used primarily by trained …
Ensuring Safety: Emergency Medical Services and Controlled Substances Management March 4, 2024 | Implementing Stricter Drug Disposal Codes on EMS Providers Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals are entrusted with providing life-saving care in critical situations. Integral to their work is the management and administration of controlled substances, such as fentanyl, …
Controlled Substances Disposal in Hospitals and the Opioid Crisis April 6, 2024 | Controlled Substance Disposal Compliance The opioid crisis has been a pressing issue worldwide, affecting millions of lives and challenging healthcare systems globally. Hospitals, as frontline institutions in managing pain and administering medications, play a crucial role in …
DisposeRx Announces the Expansion of DisposeRx Direct at Rx Summit 2022 | DisposeRx Teams up with Rx Destroyer to extend message about medication disposal | NEWS PROVIDED BY DisposeRx, Inc.; Rx Destroyer | Mar 30, 2022, 07:52 ET | SANFORD, N.C., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DisposeRx, Inc. will begin offering products …
Controlled Substance Disposal in Hospitals and the Opioid Crisis March 23, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention The opioid crisis is an epidemic in the United States with an estimated 130 people dying every day due to an opioid overdose. The economic burden of this national emergency is estimated by the Centers for …
Why Activated Charcoal Works Best to Stop Drug Abuse? March 9, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention Science made easy… Rx Destroyer™ begins dissolving medications on contact via a proprietary solvent that is a ready to use water-based solvent. The slurry’s main ingredient is an activated carbon that naturally adsorbs medication through …
How Surgical Centers & Hospitals Can Help Fight the Opioid Crisis March 2, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention The opioid crisis in the United States is a full blown epidemic, with nearly 50,000 people having died from an opioid overdose in the U.S. in 2019 alone, according to the National …
21 CFR 1308 – Drug Diversion & The DEA Feb. 23, 2022 | 21 CFR Compliance Managing pharmaceutical waste in health care facilities and any organization which manages medications, must carefully regulate the control and disposal of pharmaceutical waste. The responsibility of safe disposal falls on the organization’s DEA Registrant. The …
Drug Diversion Prevention Strategies Feb. 16, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention It is estimated that more than 130 people die every day in the United States due to an overdose of opioids. As reported by the National Institute for Drug Abuse, the opioid epidemic is a serious national crisis which affects …
Destruction of Non-Controlled Substances is Just as Important Feb. 3, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal It is important to dispose of all medications properly, including controlled and noncontrolled substances. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsors many National Prescription Drug Take Back days across the U.S., and many communities …
