On Saturday, April 28th, from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. local time the fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take
place at thousands of locations across the country. The service is free and
anonymous, no questions asked. Americans participating in DEA’s three previous
Take-Back Days turned in nearly a million pounds of prescription drugs.
“Prescription drug abuse is a major
epidemic across the country and DEA is committed to reducing the potential for
misuse by providing a safe and secure method for Americans to clean out their
medicine cabinets and properly dispose of unwanted, unneeded, or expired
medications,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “Americans responded overwhelmingly to DEA’s
first three Take-Back Day events, disposing of nearly 500 tons of medication in
the past two years. This nationwide
community effort prevents home medicine cabinets from becoming sources of
dangerous – and even deadly – drugs."
The public can find nearby collection
sites by visiting DEA.gov
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