Safe Yakima Provides
Free Lock Boxes
Medication/Marijuana lock boxes are secure storage solutions designed to prevent unauthorized access to potentially harmful substances. They keep substances out of reach of children or individuals who might misuse them. These boxes are lockable and durable, offering a way to safely manage and store substances, reducing risks of abuse or accidental use.
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The Facts
​​Unintentional Medication Poisoning
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According to the National Capital Poison Center, approximately 60,000 children under the age of 6 are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year for accidental poisoning, with medications being one of the leading causes. Most of these cases happen when medications are not stored securely.
(Source: National Capital Poison Center)​
​​Unintentional Medication Poisoning
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According to the National Capital Poison Center, approximately 60,000 children under the age of 6 are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year for accidental poisoning, with medications being one of the leading causes. Most of these cases happen when medications are not stored securely.
(Source: National Capital Poison Center)​
​​​Prescription Drug Misuse
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that nearly 2 million Americans misused prescription pain relievers for the first time in 2019. Many of these individuals accessed the drugs from family or friends, often from unsecured storage.
(Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)​
​​​Prescription Drug Misuse
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that nearly 2 million Americans misused prescription pain relievers for the first time in 2019. Many of these individuals accessed the drugs from family or friends, often from unsecured storage.
(Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)​
​​Opioid Epidemic
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that between 2015-2019, nearly 40% of opioid overdose deaths involved prescription opioids. Securing medications in lock boxes can reduce the risk of misuse and theft, helping to curb this crisis.
(Source: CDC)​
​​Opioid Epidemic
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that between 2015-2019, nearly 40% of opioid overdose deaths involved prescription opioids. Securing medications in lock boxes can reduce the risk of misuse and theft, helping to curb this crisis.
(Source: CDC)​
​​Theft and Misuse Prevention
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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, “More than 70% of people who misuse prescription drugs obtain them from family members or friends”, often from unsecured areas. Lock boxes reduce the risk of theft and unauthorized access.
(Source: U.S. Department of Justice)​
​​Theft and Misuse Prevention
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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, “More than 70% of people who misuse prescription drugs obtain them from family members or friends”, often from unsecured areas. Lock boxes reduce the risk of theft and unauthorized access.
(Source: U.S. Department of Justice)​
Increased Substance Use in Teens
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that 1 in 10 teens has misused prescription medications. A major source for this misuse is access to these medications in the home, which lock boxes can help prevent.
(Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)​
Increased Substance Use in Teens
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that 1 in 10 teens has misused prescription medications. A major source for this misuse is access to these medications in the home, which lock boxes can help prevent.
(Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)​
​​​Reducing Access to Deadly Drugs
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Over 100,000 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses in 2021, with the majority being from opioids, including prescription opioids. Safely securing drugs in lock boxes can reduce the likelihood of misuse or access.
(Source: CDC)
​​​Reducing Access to Deadly Drugs
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Over 100,000 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses in 2021, with the majority being from opioids, including prescription opioids. Safely securing drugs in lock boxes can reduce the likelihood of misuse or access.
(Source: CDC)
Benefits of Lock Boxes
By ensuring secure storage, lock boxes contribute to a safer Yakima County and healthier habits.
Protects children and vulnerable individuals from accessing harmful substances
In 2016 alone, there were more than 30,500 reports to poison control centers of young children exposed to addictive substances.
Reduces the risk of misuse or accidental overdose
In 2022, there were 708 overdose fatalities among adolescents aged 14 to 18.
Promotes responsible storage of medications and other potentially dangerous items
The "Lock Your Meds" campaign highlights that 44.9% of misused medications are sourced directly from family and friends, often from unsecured medicine cabinets.