Americans are now more likely to die from opioid overdoses than car crashes

The opioid epidemic is not a bigger public health and safety threat than car crashes.  For the first time in history, Americans are more likely to die from opioid overdoses than car crashes, according to a new report from the National Safety Council.

Based on 2017 data, people in the US have a 1 in 103 chance of dying in a motor vehicle crash over their lifetime, but a 1 in 96 chance of dying of an opioid overdose.

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ScripTalk Talking Prescription Labels Featured in Glaucoma Today

Accessible prescription labels help people who are blind, visually and print impaired stay safe when managing medications.

Dr. Richard A. Lehrer writes about accessible prescription labels in his article, 'Improving Patient Access To Medication' featured in the November/December 2018 Glaucoma Today magazine. Read the article here.

2018 Nevada SB131 Steps to Success

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SB131 PRESCRIPTION READER LAW
Utilizing Nevada’s Success as a Roadmap for Enacting Legislation in Your State

In May of 2017, Nevada’s State Legislature unanimously passed SB 131, a prescription reader bill, proposed by the Nevada Council of the Blind (NCB) and sponsored by Senator Mo Denis. According to Sen. Denis in a phone interview, the keys to their success included:

• having the right legislator to sponsor the bill

• working with the opposition to resolve all issues

• getting supporters to rally for the bill throughout the legislative process