DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Red Ribbon Week Proclamation Promotes Drug Education in Iowa

OMAHA, Neb.– Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring October 23-31, Red Ribbon Week across the state, urging citizens to take note of the observance by committing to healthy drug-free lifestyles and participating in drug prevention activities. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division partnered with Iowa’s Office of...
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Red Ribbon Week Proclamation Promotes Drug Education in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb.– Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Justin C. King stressed the importance of drug education and prevention at a Red Ribbon Week proclamation signing ceremony attended by Nebraska Lt. Governor Mike Foley at the Capitol in Lincoln. Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest...
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DEA Announces 40,373 Pounds of Prescription Drugs Collected

PHILADELPHIA - Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Jonathan A. Wilson of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Philadelphia Field Division announced today that approximately 40,373 pounds of prescription drugs were collected across Pennsylvania and Delaware by the DEA and its partners during the Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event on April 24...
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DEA Announces Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

ST. LOUIS – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 829,543 pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country. The St. Louis Division collected 54,700 pounds of that grand total, with Missouri contributing about 33,000 pounds; Kansas, almost 19,000 pounds; and southern Illinois, 2,600 pounds...
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

WASHINGTON, DC – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 839,543 pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country. Americans once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription pills from their homes. The April event included 4,425 community...
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

LOUISVILLE – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 829,543 pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country. The Louisville Division collected 35,325 pounds of that grand total. Americans once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription pills...
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

SEATTLE - DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 829,543 pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country. Americans once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription pills from their homes. Our April event included 4,425 community partners...
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

SAN DIEGO – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its 20th Take Back Day this Saturday, April 24th. DEA has collected over 6,800 tons of prescription drugs over the 10-year span of Take Back Day, and during DEA’s October 2020 Take Back...
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DEA New England Announces 20th Take Back Day

BOSTON –This weekend the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will once again conduct one of its most popular community programs: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday April 24 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. the public can dispose of their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications at 565 collection...
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DEA and U.S. Attorney’s Offices throughout New York Promote National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

NEW YORK – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its 20th Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24th. DEA’s October 2020 Take Back Day brought in a record-high amount of expired, unused prescription medications, with the public turning in close to 500...