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About Us
Misuse of prescription drugs in San Diego County continues to be a growing problem. The majority of prescription-related overdose deaths are unintentional. The San Diego Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force (PDATF) is a Countywide initiative comprised of key stakeholders, community members, and local experts working together to decrease the harms associated with the misuse of prescription drugs in San Diego County.
Sub-Committees
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Support physicians and pharmacists in implementing safe prescribing and prevention practices.
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Develop and advocate for a Health Plan Community Standard.
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Increase physician utilization of CURES, California's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
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Support public health, hospitals, clinics, and private offices in promoting safe prescribing.
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Promote One San Diego Vision for safe prescribing.
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Educate community members on proper safe disposal of medications to protect the environment and prevent harms to others.
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Participate and promote DEA Drug Take-Back days.
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Development of resources for the public and health professionals to further promote safe disposal.
Healthcare Task Force
Safe Disposal
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Educate community members about the dangers of opioid misuse.
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Develop online resources for the public, providers, and patients and their families to access opioid use disorder treatment and alternative pain therapies.
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Conduct outreach to stakeholders and policymakers on the local, state, and national levels regarding opioid issues.
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Identify changing drug trends and share community-based resources with schools to respond throughout the County in a timely and efficient manner.
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Promote Drug Prevention Presentations to youth throughout San Diego County schools.
Prevention & Education
Operation Prevention
San Diego Schools Collaborative
Community Response to Drug Overdose (CReDO)
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Educate community members about the dangers of opioid misuse.
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Develop online resources for the public, providers, and patients and their families to access opioid use disorder treatment and alternative pain therapies.
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Conduct outreach to stakeholders and policymakers on the local, state, and national levels regarding opioid issues.