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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25th

… Back Day, giving the public a safe and anonymous way to dispose of expired and unused prescription medications. By … “Removing unused and expired medications from your home and disposing of them properly is a simple but powerful step in … hospitals, and businesses that offer safe medication disposal year-round. In addition, many police …
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National Trivia Day

December 23, 2024
… healthy drug-free communities. Take the Quiz Proper Drug Disposal Quiz Take the Quiz DEA Careers From Administrative …
December 23, 2024
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday

… Pill Bottles_Blur.jpg Communities are invited to safely dispose of their unwanted, unused and expired prescription … and South Dakota, will be open for the public to safely dispose of tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms … hospitals, and businesses that offer safe medication disposal year-round. In addition, many police departments …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

… to help prevent medication misuse by offering anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at close to  5,000 local … of which can be a gateway to addiction. “Properly disposing of unneeded medications is essential.  It stops … there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to  17,000 …
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day yields fruitful results in Georgia

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. The amount … 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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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… 336-7300 On Oct. 23, DEA encourages Americans to safely dispose of unneeded medications that too often become a … from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at more than 13,000 …
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DEA and Local Partners Host 18th National Drug Takeback on October 26th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

… is free, anonymous, and provides the community an outlet to dispose of unwanted medications in an environmentally … of its drop off locations. DEA is doing all it can to help dispose safely of vaping devices and liquids to get these … to contribute to the solution and offers a safe way to dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs that can …
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DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take Back

… unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.  Collection sites in every local community can be … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down … This initiative provides a safe way for our citizens to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs and reduce the …
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Diversion Control Division

October 30, 2025
… Diversion Careers Field Office Contact Public Drug Disposal Meetings & Events Forms & Applications No No No No …
October 30, 2025
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DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

… unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.   Collection sites in every local community can be … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … supervision. Take-back programs are the best way to dispose of expired prescriptions. San Francisco Field … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
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Arizona THIS Saturday is DEA's 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … Saturday is another opportunity for Arizona residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications at 60 … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… x2242 On Oct. 23, DEA encourages Americans to safely dispose of unneeded medications that too often become a … from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at more than 13,000 …
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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 Hosts the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday to Remove Unneeded Medications from Homes

… Drug Take Back Day encourages the safe and anonymous disposal of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … homes of medications that could pose a threat if misused. “Disposing of unneeded medications helps us protect the … hospitals, and businesses that offer safe medication disposal year-round. In addition, many police departments …
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More Than 18,000 Pounds of Unused Medication Removed From Communities in Five State DEA Omaha Division

… Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division safely disposed of 18,614 pounds of unwanted and unused medications … Take Back Day,” by utilizing year-round collection sites to dispose of unneeded medications. The DEA has registered …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

… to help prevent medication misuse by offering anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at close to 5,000 local … of which can be a gateway to addiction. “Properly disposing of unneeded medications is essential. It stops … there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to 17,000 …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns Tomorrow

… state DEA Omaha Division. The public is invited to safely dispose of tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms … to remove that temptation for misuse and experimentation by disposing of prescriptions that are no longer needed in an … there are countless opportunities to routinely and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to 17,000 …
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DEA Atlanta Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Making communities safer by disposing unneeded Rx Meds to reduce opioid addiction take … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance prescription medications. …
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DEA Charlotte Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Making communities safer by disposing unneeded Rx Meds to reduce opioid addiction Take … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance prescription medications. …
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DEA Raleigh Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Making communities safer by disposing unneeded Rx Meds to reduce opioid addiction … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance prescription medications. …
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DEA Columbia Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Making communities safer by disposing unneeded Rx Meds to reduce opioid addiction take … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance prescription medications. …
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Communities Nationwide Turn in Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… friend.  DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. There … hospitals, and businesses that offer safe medication disposal every single day of the year. In addition, many …
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More than 700,000 Pounds Collected at DEA Drug Take Back Day

… Anne Milgram. “I encourage everyone across the country to dispose of unneeded medications throughout the year to help … Take Back Day events provide easy, no-cost opportunities to dispose of medicines stored in the home that are susceptible …
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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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Americans Flock To National Drug Take Back Day

… Get Smart About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Safe disposal of unused medications addresses opioid epidemic OCT … In the last two years since new regulations made the disposal of CPDs easier for patients and their caregivers, …
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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 … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … to clean out their home medicine cabinets and safely dispose of any prescription drugs they no longer need,” said … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
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DEA El Paso Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … residents of West Texas and New Mexico will be able to dispose of their unwanted, unneeded, and expired … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …