Get rid of old medication at 14th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Saturday, October 28, 2017
Bottles and boxes of surplus and expired medications as seen at one Prescription Drug Take Back Day hosted by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The 14th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is taking place across the country Saturday.

The event is taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and aims to provide a safe way to dispose of prescription drugs.

The event comes just days after President Donald Trump declared a public health emergency on opioids.

For a list of locations in the Chicago area, visit the DEA's website.