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It’s no doubt most of us have old and unused prescription medication stored somewhere in our homes. While the medication may have been prescribed properly to assist us with a medical condition at one time, they do have their own dangers if they are used for the wrong reasons.
According to a 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million misused prescription stimulants and 5.9 million misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives that year.
A majority of those misused drugs were obtained from family and friends, sometimes without their knowledge.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, along with local and state law enforcement, have been working for years to address such issues which often lead to drug addiction.
BR Police Department to host drive-thru Drug Take Back Day event Saturday
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BATON ROUGE - Local law enforcement plan to show their support the Drug Enforcement Administration s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which aims to provide the public with a safe and convenient way to dispose of prescription drugs.
The annual event is also designed to educate the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
The Baton Rouge Police Department will host a Drug Take Back Day event Saturday, April 24 at its headquarters on Airline Highway.
It’s no doubt most of us have old and unused prescription medication stored somewhere in our homes. While the medication may have been prescribed properly to
Out of the wrong hands Maine police departments prepare for Drug Take Back Day
National Drug Take Back Day happens twice a year to help people get rid of medications. It s taking place at a number of locations nationwide on Saturday, April 24. Author: Chloe Teboe (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 8:51 AM EDT April 23, 2021 Updated: 8:57 AM EDT April 23, 2021
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine The biannual National Drug Take Back Day is happening on Saturday, April 24. This event is dedicated to helping people get rid of any unused or expired medications the right way to help keep the community and environment safe.
David Stailing, detective with the South Portland Police Department, says he has been taking part in these events for a few years. In that time, he said he has been impressed by how successful they have been. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., volunteers will meet people at the department s parking lot, as a drive-through, drop-off loc