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DEA National Rx Take Back Social Media Campaign

Clean them out.  Keep them safe.  Take them back.

 

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Campaign is underway, and we created this digital social media campaign to encourage the use of social media to help us spread the word about the upcoming Take Back Day, on October 25th, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., local time.

During #TakeBackDay, DEA will be hosting and participating in Take Back events throughout the country.  Look out for social media posts from @DEAHQ and our DEA Field Division X/(formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts for these special events and participate/post/repost/share as appropriate. Simply use any or all of the sample posts and graphics included in this campaign or create your own posts with photos of you and/or your organization in action during Take Back Day.

DEA National Rx Take Back Graphics

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DEA National Rx Take Back PSAs

Use these PSAs to engage and inspire those in your community to participate in #TakeBackDay.  These PSAs can be distributed publicly on your webpage, social media feeds, to media outlets in your area, and in other places where they can help show how important #TakeBackDay is in your region and across the nation.  

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Sample #TakeBackDay Social Media Posts (Fall 2025)

Please start using the sample social media posts below today! Use them in their entirety or modify them for your local audience.    

For use anytime up to #TakeBackDay, October 25:

Join us for National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay on Friday, October 25th, between 10am and 2pm! Discover collection site locations near you  www.DEATakeBack.com.

#TakeBackDay offers a safe and free opportunity for communities across the nation to dispose of old medications discreetly. On October 25th, from 10am to 2pm, bring your unused prescription drugs to a nearby collection site. Visit www.DEATakeBack.com to find one near you.

As autumn arrives, it's the perfect time to tidy up your medicine cabinet. On October 25th, from 10am to 2pm (local time), properly dispose of your unneeded Rx meds. Locate a collection site today: www.DEATakeBack.com #TakeBackDay

Expired or unused prescription medications pose a public safety risk. Safeguard lives and protect the environment by participating in #TakeBackDay on October 25th. Share this post and get ready for the event at www.DEATakeBack.com.

Dispose of your surplus Rx drugs with no questions asked! Join us for #TakeBackDay on Saturday, October 25th, from 10am to 2pm. Find a convenient collection site near you at www.DEATakeBack.com.

Facebook:

Did you know that one Facebook share can make a huge difference in creating a safer world for us all?  Spread the word to your friends and family by sharing this post and using the #TakeBackDay hashtag to promote the proper disposal of unneeded medications on October 25! You never know who you could be helping.  www.DEATakeBack.com #OpioidCrisis  

 

For use a week before #TakeBackDay on Saturday, October 25:

Join us this Saturday, October 25th, from 10 am to 2 pm at the #DEATakeBack event! Dispose of your unused medications safely and anonymously at convenient local drop-off locations nationwide. Locate a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com  #SafeDisposal

Take a look inside your medicine cabinet and make a difference! If you have medications you no longer need, haven't used, or that have expired, bring them to a nearby #TakeBackDay collection site on Saturday, October 25th, between 10 am and 2 pm. Get all the details at www.DEATakeBack.com.

The countdown is underway! Only X days left until #TakeBackDay on Saturday! Are you prepared to join in? Find your nearest collection site: www.DEATakeBack.com

Keep it straightforward and secure: Clear out your medicine cabinet to prevent potential theft or misuse of your unused medications. Remember, #TakeBackDay is coming up this Saturday. Let's raise #Awareness in your community! www.DEATakeBack.com

Facebook:

#TakeBackDay is just a week away!  But don’t worry, cleaning out your medicine cabinet takes just a few minutes and there are plenty of convenient collection sites near you.  Sharing this post takes seconds too.  Just a small effort can have a huge impact! Visit www.DEATakeBack.com to learn more.

 

For use on #TakeBackDay Saturday, October 25:

Collection sites are officially open! Join us in the fight against prescription drug misuse and drop off your unused medications today. Locate a collection site near you at www.DEATakeBack.com. Together, we can make a difference. #TakeBackDay #OpioidCrisis

It's time to take action! Nationwide, #TakeBackDay collection sites are now ready to receive your unneeded medications. Let's work together to ensure the safety of our communities by responsibly disposing of unused meds. Find a nearby collection site at www.DEATakeBack.com.  #SafeDisposal

DEA National Rx Take Back Hashtags

Share Take Back graphics, photos, or videos on social media.  Tag DEA in Instagram and Facebook at @DEAHQ and Take Back using the following hashtags:

#TakeBackDay:  use in all social media posts. Get Take Back Day information and resources.

Additional hashtags used in campaign-related posts and shared content:

#DEA
#DEATakeBackDay
#OpioidCrisis
#WellnessWednesday
#OpioidEpidemic
#SafeDisposal
#DrugTakeBack
#AddictionPrevention

Resource Links

The following are useful links to drug facts and resource materials during and after #TakeBackDay.

  • DEA’s image gallery: generic pill and drug photos
  • Take Back Partnership Toolbox:  Take Back posters and pamphlets
  • Drugs of Abuse: DEA publication w/facts about most commonly abused drugs
  • www.JustThinkTwice.com (for teens)
  • www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com (for parents, caregivers, and teachers)
  • www.CampusDrugPrevention.gov (for teachers and college campus community leaders/advisors)
  • www.OperationPrevention.com
  • Year-Round Collection Sites prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the authorized collectors at any time.
  • Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines (Source:  Food & Drug Administration (FDA))
  • How to Dispose of Medicines Properly (Source:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA))
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