Take Back Day - DEA.gov
On October 26, 2024, DEA encourages the public to turn in unneeded medications to prevent opioid addiction and overdose. Find a collection site near you, learn about medication-assisted treatment and naloxone, and see the results of past Take Back Days.
National Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26 helps curb drug …
1 day ago · Overall, in its 26 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 18.5 million pounds—more than 9,200 tons—of pills,” the department said.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - DEA Diversion …
More than 700,000 Pounds Collected at DEA Drug Take Back Day (May 23, 2022) DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in ~745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight Against Opioid Epidemic (November 01, 2021)
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - DEA Diversion …
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year …
Apr 26, 2024 · For fifteen years, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—some of which can be a gateway to addiction.
DEA Hosts 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Oct 27, 2023 · For more than a decade, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans remove unnecessary medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—from their homes. These medications can be a gateway to addiction, and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic.
'Take Back Day' Oct. 28 to dispose safely of prescription drugs
Oct 20, 2023 · Oct. 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an opportunity for the public to safely dispose of unwanted or expired tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs. The Saturday event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at almost 5,000 local drop-off locations nationwide .
What to know about Drug Take Back Day in Brown County on …
1 day ago · The Drug Take Back Day initiative focuses on the safe disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medications. The following items will not be accepted at a collection site: Illegal drugs
Where to dispose of expired medicine for National Drug Take Back Day …
4 hours ago · Drug Take Back Day encourages the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Get Smart About Drugs
Sep 30, 2024 · Find out how to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations nationwide on October 26, 2024, from 10am-2pm (local time). Learn more about the dangers of prescription medications and teens, and how to secure your meds at home.