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Deterra Drug Deactivation System

Today, Beaver Creek Area Association of REALTORS (BCAAR) announced an initiative aimed at combatting the opioid crisis. In partnership with Ohio REALTORS, BCAAR will provide its REALTOR® members with prescription drug disposal bags for their client’s use before an open house. Law enforcement throughout Ohio has confirmed that individuals posed as buyers attend open houses to specifically steal medications from medicine cabinets. Clients selling their homes are encouraged to lock up and remove valuables from the premises during open houses. This new initiative addresses the safe removal of unused or expired prescriptions before they can be misused. According to a recent data released by the White House Drug Policy Office, there was an 11.4% year- over-year increase in overdose fatalities for the first quarter of 2020, due in part to lockdowns and economic uncertainty. Many individuals keep prescription drugs after they are no longer medically necessary. However, this can have devastating consequences. According to the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance, nearly half of teens who misuse prescription drugs get them from their parent’s medicine cabinet. By supplying clients with prescription drug disposal bags before an open house, the BCAAR hopes to reverse this trend. Clients will be able to use the drug disposal bags to remove any unnecessary prescriptions before an open house. The Deterra Drug Deactivation System has been proven to neutralize pills, liquids, and patches. A small bag can deactivate up to 15 pills, 2 ounces of liquid or 2 dermal patches. Association President Barbara Stamp explained, “This program is a great opportunity to not only serve our members, but also to benefit our clients and make a positive impact on the opioid crisis in our state.” Deterra bags are also available to purchase online at shopdeterrasystems.com. The Beaver Creek Area Association of REALTORS represents 200 members and serving primarily Columbiana and Mahoning Counties.
REALTORS SUPPORT LOCAL CLEAN UP DAY

REALTOR'S PARK PROJECT IN LISBON--POSTPHONED
The Coronavirus Pandemic has caused postponement of the REALTORS Park project in Lisbon. Work will resume when it is safe to continue.


BCAAR's ANNUAL MEETING
BCAAR's annual meeting at Boneshakers in Salem featured presentations by past and incoming Presidents, the Association Executive, and several Affiliate Members. All were served a buffet breakfast. Directors and officers were elected to serve for the coming year.


- Code of ethics
The current Code of Ethics cycle—Cycle 6—is 1/1/2019—12/31/2021. All members are required to take an ethics course (classroom or online) during this period. A free online course is available at nar.realtor.