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Here's Where You Can You Go Near You On National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Here's Where You Can You Go Near You On National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Here's Where You Can You Go Near You On National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Thousands of spare pills and other drugs will be collected throughout the country as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. On Saturday, local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. nationwide. It is the 16th iteration of the program. According to the DEA, “The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans misused contro…

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by Zak Failla
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NWH's Prescription 'Take Back' Offers Opportunity For Responsible Disposal NWH's Prescription 'Take Back' Offers Opportunity For Responsible Disposal
NWH's Prescription 'Take Back' Offers Opportunity For Responsible Disposal Northern Westchester Hospital is teaming up with the Westchester County Police Department and The Mount Kisco Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Council’s Partners in Prevention to host a prescription take back as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 27. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Part of a nationwide effort to responsibly dispose of household drugs and keep them from …

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