Saturday
is National Prescription Take-Back Day across the United States. Health Briefs
provides more information below.
The
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has headed this initiative for the last
four years and has held seven previous Take-Back Days. These are authorized by
the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010. The agency has collected
more than 780,000 pounds old and expired drugs.
This
Saturday, September 27 is the day to take any unused pills to the nearest
take-back spot. Why not rid the home of dangerous and poisonous prescription
drugs? The less there are in the home, the less chance a child can find and
ingest them. Getting rid of old medication also prevents someone from stealing it
and selling it or overdosing on it. Health Briefs TV reminds readers to take
back old medication and not toss it in the trash. The chemicals in them end up
in the country’s landfills and water supply.
The
DEA has set up Take Back sites across the nation from 10 AM to 2 PM, Saturday.
Click here to find the closest one to you. Help keep your home and loved ones
safe. Get rid of old medication at a take-back location.
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