Do you have unused or expired prescription drugs collecting dust and don't know how to properly dispose of them? You're in luck because the DEA, along with the assistance of local law enforcement offices, is hosting their sixth National Take-Back Initiative. On Saturday, April 27, 2013 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., anyone with prescription drugs in need of disposal will be able to do so in their area at designated locations. Take back programs are the best way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs, but if one is not available:
- Take the meds out of their bottles;
- Mix them with something unappealing such as used kitty litter or coffee grounds;
- Seal them in a bag or disposable container, and throw that away.
- Drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved, reused, and illegally sold.
- Unused drugs that are flushed contaminate the water supply.
In the five previous Take-Back events, DEA in conjunction with our state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners have collected more than 2 million pounds (1,018 tons) of prescription medications were removed from circulation.
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse. The majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends – and the home medicine cabinet. Many people are unknowingly contributing to or providing the drugs to abusers and addicts by having unused or expired prescription drugs in the home. Click the image below to find a collection site near you.
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse. The majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends – and the home medicine cabinet. Many people are unknowingly contributing to or providing the drugs to abusers and addicts by having unused or expired prescription drugs in the home. Click the image below to find a collection site near you.
If you do not see a collection site in your area, please check back daily as new locations are added daily. For more information on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, visit the Facebook event I have created or you can contact the DEA directly:
www.dea.gov or call 800-882-9539.
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