Many people have old, expired, or unneeded medications in their homes. The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. But throwing them away or flushing them down the drain isn’t the answer, either. There are designated collection sites near you.
The DEA website provides resources to help you dispose of unneeded medications in your home and to learn more about the drug overdose epidemic in the United States, www.DEATakeBack.com.
Click here to locate a dropoff location near you.
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