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DEA Holds Its 10TH Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
… or expired prescription drugs for safe and anonymous disposal.  This is the U.S. Drug Enforcement … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medications, often flushing them … an opportunity to contribute to the solution by safely disposing their unwanted and unused prescription drugs.” …
September 23, 2015
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

July 28, 2015
… Nine previous “Take-Backs” in Michigan resulted in the disposal of over 179,000 pounds of unwanted prescription … pill epidemic from the Fall 2010 through September 2014 by disposing of over 79,000 pounds of unwanted and unused … unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. In the state of Michigan, during the past nine …
July 28, 2015
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

July 28, 2015
… 362-0443 Nine previous “Take-Backs” in Ohio resulted in the disposal of over 185,000 pounds of unwanted prescription … pill epidemic from Fall 2010 through September 2014 by disposing of over 185,000 pounds of unwanted and unused … unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. In the state of Ohio, during the past nine …
July 28, 2015
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DEA Holds Its Eighth Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday April 26

April 22, 2014
… regulations that implement the Safe and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … is, a patient or pet owner or the patient’s caregiver) to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
April 22, 2014
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Drug Enforcement Administration To Conduct Sixth Prescription Pill Take-Back Day On Saturday, April 27

April 24, 2013
… months ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
April 24, 2013
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DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

July 28, 2015
… unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.   Collection sites in local communities can be … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down … residents to clean out their medicine cabinets by properly disposing of their unused or unwanted prescribed …
July 28, 2015
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DEA Holds Prescription Drug Take-Back Event October 26

October 24, 2013
… regulations to implement the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … by veterinarians) of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
October 24, 2013
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DEA Holds Its Eighth Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday April 26

April 23, 2014
… regulations that implement the Safe and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … is, a patient or pet owner or the patient's caregiver) to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents' controlled substances in certain …
April 23, 2014
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 5th Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

September 26, 2012
… years ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
September 26, 2012
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 6th Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 26, 2013
… 25, 2010, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
April 26, 2013
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 7th Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 21, 2013
… regulations to implement the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … by veterinarians) of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
October 21, 2013
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DEA To Hold Drug Take-Back Event At Locations Throughout Los Angeles Saturday, October 29th

October 20, 2011
… Take-Back event provides area residents with a safe way to dispose of their unwanted medication,” said Timothy J. … 25, 2010, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … and will allow users of controlled substance medications to dispose of their drugs by delivering them to entities …
October 20, 2011
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DEA South Carolina District Office To Hold 10th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. The National … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medications, often flushing them … program will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of their prescription medication which could …
September 23, 2015
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DEA Atlanta Divisional Office To Hold 10th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. The National … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medications, often flushing them … program will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of their prescription medication which could …
September 23, 2015
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DEA Charlotte District Office To Hold 10th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. The National … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medications, often flushing them … program will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of their prescription medication which could …
September 23, 2015
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DEA Nashville District Office To Hold 10th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. The National … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medications, often flushing them … program will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of their prescription medication which could …
September 23, 2015
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DEA To Hold 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
… or expired prescription drugs for safe and anonymous disposal.  This is the U.S. Drug Enforcement … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medications, often flushing them … This initiative provides a safe way for our citizens to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs and reduce the …
September 23, 2015
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. “Disposing of leftover painkillers or other addictive … can remove threats that lurk in your medicine cabinet and dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medication at any of …
October 24, 2017
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DEA Announces 12th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 20, 2016
… and Delaware for the public to anonymously and safely dispose of their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription … Drug Abuse Prevention Plan calls for the proper disposal of unused, unneeded, and expired medications,” said … of this free service that the DEA offers to safely dispose of their prescription medicine.”  For more …
October 20, 2016
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Nearly 6 Tons Of RX Drugs Collected In DEA Take Back

November 13, 2017
… Once again, Arizonans turned out in huge numbers and disposed of 11,668 pounds, nearly six tons, of prescription … up at DEA’s Take Back Events and delivering drugs for disposal in huge numbers,” said Doug Coleman, Special Agent …
November 13, 2017
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DEA Announces 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 25, 2016
… and Delaware for the public to anonymously and safely dispose of their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription … Americans are now advised that the usual methods for disposing of unused prescription drugs, such as flushing … of this free service that the DEA offers to safely dispose of their prescription medicine.”  For more …
April 25, 2016
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DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 28, 2012
… years ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
September 28, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 28, 2012
… years ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
September 28, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 28, 2012
… years ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
September 28, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 28, 2012
… years ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
September 28, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 26, 2012
… years ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
September 26, 2012
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Another Huge Turnout At DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

May 12, 2011
… April 30, 2011, and provided area residents the ability to dispose of unused and expired medications. “Once again many … or expired medications were collected for safe and proper disposal at the 5,361 take-back sites that were available in … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down …
May 12, 2011
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 22, 2025
… Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … DEA San Diego Special Agent in Charge James M. Nunnallee. “Disposing of these medications helps prevent misuse and … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
October 22, 2025
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 22, 2025
… Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … “By cleaning out our medicine cabinets and safely disposing of these medications, we’re helping to keep our … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
October 22, 2025
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

April 26, 2024
… to help prevent medication misuse by offering anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at close to 5,000 local … 27, will give Florida communities another opportunity to dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired medication at over … of which can be a gateway to addiction. “Properly disposing of unneeded medications is essential.  It stops …
April 26, 2024