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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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Prescription Drug Take Back Scheduled For Greenburgh Prescription Drug Take Back Scheduled For Greenburgh
Prescription Drug Take Back Scheduled For Greenburgh The Town of Greenburgh Police Department, in support of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, would like to remind residents and visitors that the department's lobby offers a drop box container for the safe disposal of prescription drugs.  Research pertaining to the recent opioid crisis reveals that a majority of young people who have misused prescription opioids obtained the drugs from family members and friends, said Greenburgh Police Lt. Kobie Powell. " Unused medication can be removed from homes and safely disposed of at our headquarters," he said. In addition…

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