Whether it was from cleaning out cabinets before heading off for the summer, taking regular safety measures around the house or taking part in the recent Prescription Drug Take Back Day, residents of Fountain Hills and the surrounding communities have turned in nearly 270 pounds of expired, unused or unwanted pills in the past couple of months.
The most recent Prescription Drug Take Back Day was held on April 24, when residents had an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous prescription drugs.
Sgt. Michael Lawson updated the Fountain Hills Youth Substance Abuse Coalition about the success of the event at its May 6 meeting, noting that 93.4 pounds of pills were collected on that day alone. Continuing his update, Lawson noted that 96 pounds of medication were dropped off at the townâs permanent drop box in March, with another 80 pounds added to the total in April.
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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Another DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has come and gone, and DEA reports it collected 829,543 pounds (419.7 tons) pounds of unused, expired, and unwanted medicines on April 24, 2021. BUT proper disposal of household medicine isn t a one-day affair and not everyone could make it to this important event. Disposal kiosks and other options are available to consumers year-round, and MyOldMeds.com makes finding a location easier than ever.
DEA collected 5,100 pounds of unused drugs in Alabama Share Updated: 10:42 AM CDT May 4, 2021 Linda Grantin
The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 10:42 AM CDT May 4, 2021 Linda Grantin The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 829,543 pounds of unused , expired and unwanted drugs across the country.In Alabama, 5,100 pounds of unused drugs were turned in.Americans once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription pills from their homes, officials said.The April event included 4,425 community partners at 5,060 collection sites throughout the country.“DEA’s biannual Take Back Day events are critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications that sit idle in the home,” said DEA Acting Administrator D. Christopher Evans.DEA Special Agent in
May 3, 2021
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 829,543 pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country. Americans once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription pills from their homes. Our April event included 4,425 community partners at 5,060 collection sites throughout the country.
“DEA’s biannual Take Back Day events are critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications that sit idle in the home,” said DEA Acting Administrator D. Christopher Evans. “DEA is committed to providing a safe and secure method for the public to rid their homes of potentially dangerous drugs.”
May 3, 2021
Photo: Getty Images
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 829,543 pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country. Americans once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription pills from their homes. Our April event included 4,425 community partners at 5,060 collection sites throughout the country.
“DEA’s biannual Take Back Day events are critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications that sit idle in the home,” said DEA Acting Administrator D. Christopher Evans. “DEA is committed to providing a safe and secure method for the public to rid their homes of potentially dangerous drugs.”