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DEA Hopes To Remove A Third Of A Million Pounds Of Expired Prescription Drugs From Circulation On Its Sixth Take-Back Day April 27

… that during the past five events, Floridians safely disposed approximately 32 tons of prescription drugs.  … months ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances …
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Arizona To Host Second Statewide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In April

… campaign will provide a safe way for A rizonans to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs,” said Acting … event, 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 …
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

… enforcement partners are able to collect and permanently dispose of them in a safe manner. It is a peace of mind for … abuse and theft. Public demand for safe and secure drug disposal has also resulted in a significant increase in … facilities, pharmacies, and elsewhere, making drug disposal even more convenient.   Complete results for DEA’s …
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DEA Atlanta Holds Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

… and unused prescription drugs so that DEA can properly dispose of them. I encourage you to do your part to help … event, 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 …
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DEA South Carolina Holds Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

… and unused prescription drugs so that DEA can properly dispose of them. I encourage you to do your part to help … event, 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 …
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DEA Tennessee Holds Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

… and unused prescription drugs so that DEA can properly dispose of them. I encourage you to do your part to help … event, 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 …
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DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

… overwhelmingly to DEA’s Take-Back event this past April, disposing of nearly nine tons of prescription drugs,” said … 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 …
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… youth, DEA is committed to doing all it can to help safely dispose of vaping devices and substances.  “DEA’s National … medications out of circulation and ensures their safe disposal,” said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon.  “This …
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

… abuse and theft. Public demand for safe and secure drug disposal has also resulted in a significant increase in … facilities, pharmacies, and elsewhere, making drug disposal even more convenient.   Complete results for DEA’s …
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DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… also saw residents take advantage of our free service to dispose vaping cartridges and devices, thus helping to … abuse, and theft. Public demand for safe and secure drug disposal has also resulted in a significant increase in … facilities, pharmacies, and elsewhere, making drug disposal even more convenient.   Complete results for DEA’s …
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DEA holds 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 26, 2019

… youth, DEA is committed to doing all it can to help safely dispose of vaping devices and substances.    “DEA’s National … medications out of circulation and ensures their safe disposal,” said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon.  “This … New Yorkers with an anonymous and convenient way to dispose of unwanted, expired and/or unused prescription …
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

… friend. DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medicatio ns more accessible nationwide. Beyond … DEA’s Take Back Day, the community can regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to 17,000 …
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DEA to collect unneeded meds at Kentucky Capitol Building

… an opportunity for lawmakers and area residents to safely dispose of unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs … Take-Back Day is a great opportunity for everyone to safely dispose of medications that could otherwise make their way … Please join us in keeping our community safe by disposing of unwanted prescription drugs in your medicine …
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Over 6 Tons Of RX Drugs Collected In DEA Take Back

… Take Back Day. Arizonans turned out in massive numbers and disposed of 12,025.43 pounds, over six tons, of prescription … to fighting the opioid epidemic by delivering drugs for disposal in huge quantities at DEA’s National Prescription …
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DEA’s Third Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at numerous collection sites throughout the state. … cabinet. Many Americans simply do not know how to properly dispose of their unused or expired medicine, often flushing …
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DEA’s Third Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at numerous collection sites throughout the state. … cabinet. Many Americans simply do not know how to properly dispose of their unused or expired medicine, often flushing …
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DEA’S Third Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at numerous collection sites throughout the state. … cabinet. Many Americans simply do not know how to properly dispose of their unused or expired medicine, often flushing …
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 3,510 Pounds Of Drugs In Georgia

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to allow the DEA to develop a process for people to safely dispose of their prescription drugs. DEA immediately began …
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 4,436 Pounds Of Medications In Tennessee

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to allow the DEA to develop a process for people to safely dispose of their prescription drugs. DEA immediately began …
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 1,225 Pounds Of Medications In South Carolina

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to allow the DEA to develop a process for people to safely dispose of their prescription drugs. DEA immediately began …
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DEA Holding Second Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In April

… program provides area residents with a safe way to dispose of their unwanted medication,” said Timothy J. … event, 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 …
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DEA Holding Second Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In April

… program provides area residents with a safe way to dispose of their unwanted medication,” said Timothy J. … event, 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 …
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DEA And Partners Holding Second Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In April

… to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to safely dispose of unused, un-needed, or expired prescription … event, 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 …
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DEA and Partners Hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

… - (608) 210-4300 Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 DEA aims to dispose of 10 million pounds of unused pills After … of those unused or expired medications through proper disposal, the fewer drugs there are to be misused, and fewer … prescription drug take back program to encourage the safe disposal of medications. National Take Back Day has received …
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications that sit idle in the … the citizens in the community who joined us in responsibly disposing of unused and unwanted prescription medications,” … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
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Nearly 6 Tons Of RX Drugs Collected In DEA Take Back

… 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 …
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

… 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 …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … Drug Take Back Day provides a way to safely and anonymously dispose of your unneeded medications. More importantly, it … Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at more than 13,000 …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pill During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… “By offering safe and secure options for our citizens to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs, we are … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet … potential safety and health hazards. Helping people to dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
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13th DEA Take Back Collects Over 9,500 Lbs. Of RX Drugs

… Once again, Arizonans turned out in significant numbers and disposed of 9,576.35 pounds, over four tons, of prescription … this state by participating in DEA’s Take Back Events and disposing of these potentially addictive substances,” said …