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About 420 tons of prescription medication was collected nationwide during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back Day last month.
In Pennsylvania, about 35,000 pounds of unused, expired and unwanted medication was turned in on April 24, according to agency statistics. The event, held twice a year, is meant to prevent such medications from getting into the wrong hands.
The events can help reduce drug overdose deaths and prevent addiction by allowing for the safe disposal of prescription medications, said agency acting administrator D. Christopher Evans.
WBBJ TV
April 20, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Two organizations are encouraging Tennesseans to take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back Day.
Take Back Day is Saturday, and gives residents the chance to discard of expired, unused, unwanted, and potentially dangerous prescription drugs.
“This is an important program for both health and environmental reasons,” said Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers. “It’s a convenient way to rid a household of prescription drugs that are no longer needed, and it keeps those drugs out of our water supply. We are happy to partner with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services on this effort. The partnership helps make this program succeed.”
Tennesseans Encouraged To Participate In Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 24 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services ask Tennesseans to take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back Day for prescription drugs this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The initiative addresses public safety and public health issues. It is an opportunity to rid homes of expired, unused, unwanted, and potentially dangerous prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Sites cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps – only pills or patches.