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The Pacific Northwest Responds To Prescription Drug “Take-Back” With Record Collection

September 30, 2015
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 171 take-back sites. DEA Special Agent in … drugs from being abused by unintended users and disposed of in the most environmentally conscious way …
September 30, 2015
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 26, 2022
… 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … Take Back Day has provided an easy, no-cost opportunity to dispose of medicines stored in the home that are susceptible … 15,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and businesses prescription disposal locations.  In addition, many police departments …
October 26, 2022
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DEA’s Third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Collects 188.5 Tons

November 03, 2011
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,327 take-back sites that were available in … cabinet. Many Americans simply do not know how to properly dispose of their unused or expired medicine, often flushing …
November 03, 2011
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DEA St. Louis Collects 27 Tons Of Unwanted, Expired Medications In Final Takeback

October 08, 2014
… medications anytime, rather than having to wait for special disposal or Takeback events. Unused medications in homes … is to expand the options available to safely and securely dispose of potentially dangerous prescription medications on …
October 08, 2014
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 14, 2022
… safer and healthier by helping the public safely dispose of unneeded controlled substances to reduce opioid … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide . “Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs …
April 14, 2022
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DEA launches “Secure Your Meds” winter campaign

December 15, 2020
… their expiration date should be secured until they can be disposed of in one of the 11,000 authorized, year-round … friends and family who may visit your home, by properly disposing of your unused or unwanted prescription …
December 15, 2020
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DEA Atlanta Hosts Second Pill Take Back Event Community Encouraged To Turn In Unwanted & Expired Prescriptions At Numerous Sites

April 02, 2011
… and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to numerous sites which can be linked by going to … Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet …
April 02, 2011
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Over 5,300 Sites Join DEA Nationwide Effort To Take-Back Prescription Drugs On April 30th

April 19, 2011
… Also last fall, Congress passed the Safe and Secure Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … Act to allow users 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 19, 2011
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2018
… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at collection sites throughout the division.  The …
November 05, 2018
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Arizona Gear Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 29, 2022
… 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … Saturday, is another opportunity for Arizona residents to dispose of unwanted, unused and expired medication at one of … 15,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and businesses prescription disposal locations.  In addition, many police departments …
October 29, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 19, 2022
… safer and healthier by helping the public safely dispose of unneeded controlled substances to reduce opioid … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide . “Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs …
April 19, 2022
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Area Residents Turn In Tons Of Unused Medication During DEA’s Seventh National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 06, 2013
… and provided a safe, convenient and responsible means for disposing unused and unwanted medications.  DEA joined with … citizens are provided opportunities for safe and convenient disposal of these medications.” The DEA Los Angeles Field … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
November 06, 2013
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New Jersey Leaders Encourage Residents To Spring Clean Their Medicine Cabinet In The First New Jersey Prescription Drug Spring Cleaning Initiative

April 24, 2015
… the dangers of prescription drug abuse, the need to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired medicine, and the … 150 locations across the state that are equipped to accept disposed medicine. A press event to launch the effort was … of medicine in the home, securing the medicine chest, disposing of unused, unwanted, and expired medicine, taking …
April 24, 2015
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The New Orleans Field Division DEA Office Is Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs April 30, 2011

March 31, 2011
… and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to a site near you. The service is free and … Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet …
March 31, 2011
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

November 07, 2013
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Harry S. … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
November 07, 2013
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

November 07, 2013
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Harry S. … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
November 07, 2013
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

November 07, 2013
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Harry S. … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
November 07, 2013
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DEA Atlanta Division Office Heads Up Eighth Prescription Drug Take-Back Event April 26, 2014

April 23, 2014
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Unused … a safe and environmentally sound way for Americans to dispose of their unwanted, unused or expired prescription …
April 23, 2014
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DEA Charlotte District Office Heads Up Eighth Prescription Drug Take-Back Event April 26, 2014

April 23, 2014
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Unused … a safe and environmentally sound way for Americans to dispose of their unwanted, unused or expired prescription …
April 23, 2014
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DEA South Carolina District Office Heads Up Eighth Prescription Drug Take-Back Event April 26, 2014

April 23, 2014
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Unused … a safe and environmentally sound way for Americans to dispose of their unwanted, unused or expired prescription …
April 23, 2014
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DEA Nashville District Office Heads Up Eighth Prescription Drug Take-Back Event April 26, 2014

April 23, 2014
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Unused … a safe and environmentally sound way for Americans to dispose of their unwanted, unused or expired prescription …
April 23, 2014
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DEA’s Eighth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

May 13, 2014
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This amount … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
May 13, 2014
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DEA’s Eighth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

May 13, 2014
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This amount … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
May 13, 2014
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DEA’s Eighth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

May 13, 2014
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This amount … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
May 13, 2014
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DEA’s Eighth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

May 13, 2014
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This amount … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
May 13, 2014
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Residents In The Pacific Northwest Turned In Over 13.8 Tons In DEA’s National Drug Take-Back Day

November 07, 2013
… of expired and unwanted medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,683 take-back sites that were available in … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
November 07, 2013
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 19, 2022
… safer and healthier by helping the public safely dispose of unneeded controlled substances to reduce opioid … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide . “Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs …
April 19, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 20, 2022
… safer and healthier by helping the public safely dispose of unneeded controlled substances to reduce opioid … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide . “Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs …
April 20, 2022
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Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 15, 2023
… protect our communities from prescription misuse by safely disposing of 663,725 pounds of unneeded medications at … and create healthier environments by offering safe disposal of prescription medications.” DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. A list …
May 15, 2023
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 19, 2021
… from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … is another opportunity for the Pacific Northwest to dispose of unwanted, unused and expired medication at one of … said DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino. “Properly disposing of these medications will prevent them from …
October 19, 2021