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Get rid of old, unused prescriptions on Saturday during National Drug Take Back Day

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The goal is to educate the community on the risk of opioid misuse while providing a safe and anonymous way to dispose of left-over medications.

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CBS Local

Annual Drug Take Back Day For Expired, Unwanted Drugs To Be Held Saturday

MARTINEZ (CBS SF) — The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration are hosting a Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, sheriff’s officials announced.The event is part of a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day; other Bay Area counties and cities will hold similar events. Facebook, Twitter, and Google will also participate by launching tools to help direct people wanting to safely dispose of unused medicines.A dro…

3 years ago·United States

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KRDO

Pueblo County deputies collecting unused or expired prescription drugs

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- If you're looking to clean out your medicine cabinet, the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is accepting old prescriptions this Saturday for the annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Deputies say this is an opportunity for anyone who has unwanted prescription drugs in their home to dispose of them safely and anonymously.The Sheriff's Office will be taking drop-offs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, …

3 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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KIFI

Dispose of unused or expired medications on Saturday - Local News 8

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Do you have unused or expired prescription medications? Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and Take Back Day collection sites will be held across the state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bonneville Youth Development Coalition (BYDC) has partnered with theBonneville County Sheriff’s Office, the Center for HOPE and Idaho Department of Correction to provide donuts for everyone who brings unused or expired…

3 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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News 4 JAX

Get rid of old, unused prescriptions on Saturday during National Drug Take Back Day

The goal is to educate the community on the risk of opioid misuse while providing a safe and anonymous way to dispose of left-over medications.

3 years ago·Jacksonville, United States

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WMUR

Granite Staters urged to turn in unused, unwanted prescription drugs

Granite Staters will get a chance to safely dispose of unused or unwanted medications Saturday during National Drug Take Back Day.

3 years ago

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WJTV

Digital First: Get rid of old, unused prescriptions on National Drug Take Back Day

WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office, along with the DEA and other agencies, will hold a drug take back day on Saturday, October 24, at the Vicksburg Outlet Mall.The project was created by the DEA many years ago in partnership with local law enforcement agencies across the nation.“People can pull up/ They don’t even have to get out of the car. The deputies will be wearing masks and gloves. They can take the medication…

3 years ago·Jackson, United States

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