April 30: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The number or teenagers abusing prescription drugs is increasing nationwide.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.


In an effort to address this problem, a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day took place September 25, 2010.  Due to the overwhelming success of the first event, the DEA is planning a second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2011. This will be a great opportunity for those who missed the first event or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of them.

Local collection sites are listed on the Take Back Your Meds website.