Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in America. And though it is by no means at epidemic levels, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is encouraging people to discard old prescriptions. To help facilitate this, the DEA has organized a nationwide campaign.
“The national prescription drug ‘Take-Back’ campaign will offer more than 4,000 sites around the nation where the public can drop off expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs… The Take-Back event also is a way to address environmental problems that arise when unwanted prescription drugs are flushed down the toilet or dumped at a landfill.” - Source: The Associated Press
Participating locations will take back prescription medications on Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. You can find a location near you by visiting www.dea.gov and clicking on the “Got Drugs?” link at the top of the page.
Labels: prescription drugs, prevention, awareness
Posted By: Teen Drug Help