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Drop Off Expired Drugs At LegalSites On 22nd Oct:Take-Back Day Take Back Day

[Washington DC]Drop Off Expired Drugs At LegalSites On 22nd Oct:Take-Back Day
USA Observes Take Back Day On 22nd October On This Particular Day Americans Are Permitted to Drop Off Unneeded or Expired Prescription Drugs
Nearly 130 people in the U.S. die every day from a drug overdose, and most of those involve prescription opioids or heroin. The majority of people of people who misuse prescription drugs report that they obtained the drugs from family or friends.
But this weekend one can do something about it and help protect own family and friends.
This Saturday, October 22, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration
More than 6.4 million pounds of medication have been collected at past Take-Back Days.
There will more than 5,000 collection sites nationwide, and thousands of state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers will join with parents and community leaders to safely, conveniently, and responsibly dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs.
The Office of National Drug Control Policy has been working with Federal agencies and communities to make it easier for communities to set up permanent disposal programs locally. And following the President’s call to action last year, private organizations have taken steps to make it more convenient to safely dispose of unneeded drugs throughout the year.
President Obama has made clear that addressing the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic is a priority for his Administration. Take-Back Day is a critical part of the Administration’s efforts to address the opioid epidemic.
Michael Botticelli,Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy says On Saturday, you can help make your community safer by participating in Take-Back Day in your area.