Harm Reduction
Silver Springs, Dayton, and Virginia City Participate in Prescription Drug Take Back April 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/05/2024 - 8:17amNational Take Back events offer safe ways to dispose of expired or unneeded prescription drugs.
As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC), AmeriCorps members with HCC, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the Storey County Sheriff’s Office will come together to host drop off locations for unneeded medications in Virginia City, Dayton and Silver Springs.
No needles will be accepted at these sites.
Carson City's Life Change Center has helped nearly 700 people fight opioid addiction
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 11:43amLife Change Center has helped nearly 700 Carson City and rural residents combat opioid drug addiction during its three years in the capital city, and they’ve been so successful they’re now going to be opening their third location in Reno.
Healthy Communities Coalition meets in Yerington this Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 3:30pmHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ November public breakfast meeting will be in Yerington at the Boys & Girls Club’s main gym at 124 North Main Street on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m.
Nevada Vaping Association cautions consumers about risks of vaping THC or cannabinoids not intended for vapor use
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 12:28pmLAS VEGAS — Nevada Vaping Association strongly cautions consumers to not vape marijuana-based THC or cannabinoids products not intended for vapor use due to the significant number of deaths linked to these products.
Lyon and Storey Coalition Meeting Includes Naloxone Training
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 10:41amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ November breakfast meeting includes a discussion and request for input on the Coalition’s updated Comprehensive Community Prevention Plan, plus a free training on Naloxone and harm reduction. The public meeting is on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Street.