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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day held today
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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day of this year is is taking place with communities around Rhode Island and Massachusetts holding their own events to try to combat this problem. Leftover medications can be misused or accidentally ingested by children.
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National Prescription Drug Takeback Day gives people places to drop off old medication and more
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day held today
MARSHALL, Texas (KETK)-- Those looking to dispose of expired or unneeded prescription medication can do so this Saturday during National Drug Take Back Day. According to the Marshall Police Department, most opioid addictions begin with people using prescription pills found in medicine cabinets insid…
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Several law enforcement agencies in southern Colorado are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Drug Take Back Day on October 24. According to officials, the DEA started the National Drug Take Back Day to get unused or outdated drugs out…
Panola County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted prescription medications locally Saturday, Oct. 24, when the Panola County Sheriff’s Office participates in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) […]
The Marshall Police Department will participate in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, offering a chance for residents to safely dispose of unwanted medications at Walgreens.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The New York State Office for the Aging is encouraging older residents and their families to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. The nationwide initiative offers safe disposal of unneeded, expired or unwanted medications to preven…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Saturday, October 25 is National Drug Take Back Day — and law enforcement agencies and businesses are encouraging residents to dispose of unused medications. National Drug Take Back Day is an initiative that began with the DEA in an effort to ensure unused prescription drugs…
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is encouraging residents across the state to dispose of expired and unused prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24.
QCA residents can safely dispose of old medications at the next DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24 between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop off sites will be at police departments and sheriffs’ offices, including the Rock Island and Milan Police Departments. Click here to find locations.
Anyone with prescription drugs they don’t need them anymore can drop them off at collection sites around the area on Saturday, Oct. 24 for the 31st national Rx Take Back Day.
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, by disposing of unused or expired medications at several local drop-off sites. In April and October, the U.S.
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Omaha Field Division is partnering with 128 law enforcement agencies across five states, including Iowa, as part of a nationwide ef…
Check your cabinets, folks. Some of those old prescription drugs could be harmful and addictive to those who do not need them. Thankfully, we are now just hours away from a national event that could help prevent medications from getting into the wrong hands.
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - Multiple police departments and sheriff's offices across the Upstate are taking part in National Drug Take Back Day. Saturday, October 24, is the 31st National Drug Take Back Day.
Kentuckians can participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24 by disposing of unused medications at various collection sites to help prevent misuse and overdose.
In recognition of National Drug Takeback Day, everyone is being urged to take a look around the house and drop off any prescription drugs that are no longer needed.
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting the 31st Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, in partnership with many local law enforcement agencies, including the Boone County Sheriff's Department.
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) – Webster Health & Education Network will be sponsoring a drive-through drop-off for the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday at Webster Justice Court. No appointment is necessary to take part in the event.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Mutiple local organizations are hosting events for National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, including the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office: Harrison Twp. Substation is hosting. The Oct. 24 event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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