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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years for Selling Drugs, Causing Overdoses, and Disposing of a Body

August 23, 2022
… to 25 Years for Selling Drugs, Causing Overdoses, and Disposing of a Body August 23, 2022 Miami Contact Info …
August 23, 2022
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DEA St. Louis Division Safely Disposes of More Than 33,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 12, 2025
… DEA St. Louis Division Safely Disposes of More Than 33,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on … to clean your medicine cabinet out on a routine basis, safe disposal options are available year-round. Nearly 17,000 …
May 12, 2025
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New Jersey Division Of Consumer Affairs Launches “Project Medicine Drop,” Providing Consumers Opportunity To Dispose Of Unused Prescription Medication Throughout The Year Pilot Program Important Component Of The Division’s Fight To Prevent Prescription

November 14, 2011
… “Project Medicine Drop,” Providing Consumers Opportunity To Dispose Of Unused Prescription Medication Throughout The … obligation of all of us to ensure that unused medication is disposed of securely and responsibly. Today, we’re inviting …
November 14, 2011
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day To Offer Residents The Ability To Safely Dispose Of Unwanted And Expired Medications Saturday, October 26th

October 24, 2013
… Drug Take-Back Day To Offer Residents The Ability To Safely Dispose Of Unwanted And Expired Medications Saturday, …
October 24, 2013
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 20, 2020
… Mlicka-Anderko (571) 776-3409 DEA highlights many ways to dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs during … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors …
October 20, 2020
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 19, 2020
… Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov DEA highlights many ways to dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs during … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors …
October 19, 2020
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 19, 2020
… Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic DEA highlights many ways to dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs during … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors …
October 19, 2020
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Prescription Drug Take-Back To Be Held Saturday, April 26, 2014

April 24, 2014
… and unwanted prescription drugs.  Bring your pills to a disposal site.  (The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or … Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet … in Charge Clay Morris.  “The amount of drugs that we have disposed of in the past speaks volumes about the need to …
April 24, 2014
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Meet A Growing Need For Americans

May 08, 2014
… safer.  We continue to work toward making the process for disposing of controlled substance medications by users and … enable the public to regularly, safely, and conveniently dispose of such medicines when they are no longer needed or … which the President signed  the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amended the CSA to allow people, …
May 08, 2014
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 19, 2020
… Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 DEA highlights many ways to dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs during … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors …
October 19, 2020
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 19, 2020
… Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov DEA highlights many ways to dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs during … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … to bring those medications to a nearby location for proper disposal.  In doing so, you will help prevent abuse and …
October 19, 2020
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DEA Columbia District Office Heads Up Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, September 27, 2014

September 26, 2014
… Raleigh - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 New disposal rules in effect next month provide for convenient, … program will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of your prescription medication which could …
September 26, 2014
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DEA Atlanta Divisional Office Heads Up Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, September 27, 2014

September 26, 2014
… Raleigh - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 New disposal rules in effect next month provide for convenient, … program will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of your prescription medication which could …
September 26, 2014
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 20, 2020
… Akilah Johnson 571-387-5018 DEA highlights many ways to dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs during … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors …
October 20, 2020
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 21, 2020
… Elliott (571) 363-8417 DEA highlights many ways to dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs during … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors …
October 21, 2020
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 21, 2020
… Ruth Morales (571) 387-6555 DEA highlights many ways to dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs during … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors …
October 21, 2020
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DEA Announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 23, 2020
… Sandoval Divsersion.SAN@dea.gov DEA highlights many ways to dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs during … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs, while also educating the … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors …
October 23, 2020
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A Record Amount of Unwanted Medications Collected During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… locations throughout the year.”   “Florida residents disposed of a record 38,175 pounds of medications, more than … medications, and we encourage everyone to continue this disposal practice year round to eliminate the risk of …
October 30, 2020
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DEA Charlotte District Office Heads Up Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, September 27, 2014

September 26, 2014
… Raleigh - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 New disposal rules in effect next month provide for convenient, … program will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of your prescription medication which could …
September 26, 2014
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DEA Nashville District Office Heads Up Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, September 27, 2014

September 26, 2014
… Raleigh - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 New disposal rules in effect next month provide for convenient, … program will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of your prescription medication which could …
September 26, 2014
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DEA Encourages Communities to Make Every Day Take Back Day

January 24, 2024
… Take Back Day by utilizing year-round collection sites to dispose of unneeded and unwanted medications. For more than … pharmacies as authorized collectors to help Americans dispose of unused prescription drugs any day of the year. These safe disposal receptacles, in addition to DEA’s annual Take Back …
January 24, 2024
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Fifth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Results In Another Big Haul

October 04, 2012
… Johnson 571-387-5018 Northern and Central Valley residents dispose of more than 12 tons SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - For the … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the …
October 04, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Americans Turn Out In Droves For DEA’s Seventh National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 06, 2013
… of expired and unwanted medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,683 take-back sites that were available in … the seven Take-Back events held to date, Floridians safely disposed approximately 51.8 tons of unwanted medication. …
November 06, 2013
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DEA’s Fifth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Results In Another Big Haul

October 04, 2012
… the five Take-Back events held to date, Floridians safely disposed approximately 32 tons. DEA Miami Field Division, … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the …
October 04, 2012
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DEA’s Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held Saturday September 27

September 23, 2014
… Get Smart About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic New disposal rules in effect next month provide for convenient, … is to expand the options available to safely and securely dispose of potentially dangerous prescription medications on …
September 23, 2014
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DEA And Partners Collect 309 Tons Of Pills On Ninth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 05, 2014
… 2,411 tons of unused prescription drugs in four years New disposal rules now in effect provide for convenient, ongoing … to expand the options available to safely and securely dispose of potentially dangerous prescription medications on …
November 05, 2014
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DEA Collected A Record Amount Of Unwanted Rx Medication In The State Of New York

May 03, 2013
… facility which is an environmentally safe method for disposal.  DEA Special Agent in Charge Brian R. Crowell … record breaking amount of medication collected has been disposed of in an environmentally safe manner while … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
May 03, 2013
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 19, 2020
… to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, but offering other ways to dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors …
October 19, 2020
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DEA Announces Colorado, Montana, Utah, And Wyoming Prescription Drug Take-Back Results

October 04, 2012
… in Take-Back Day events for their efforts in properly disposing of unused prescription drugs. This was a good day … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the …
October 04, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Public Response To DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Keeps Growing

May 02, 2013
… to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.  Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four …
May 02, 2013

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