National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, and it addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue.
According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
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During last October's 18th National Take Back, there were 6,174 collection sites and 882,919 pounds of submissions collected.
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To find a collection site near you, visit takebackday.dea.gov.