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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
When: April 24, 2021 10:00 AM until 02:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
Event Details:
Location: Sussex County Sheriff's Office
NOTICE: Syringes, lancets, or sharp objects of any kind cannot be accepted.
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
Year Round Drug Disposal
Missed Take Back Day? Click here to locate an authorized collector in your area.
Location: 20212 Thornton Square, Sussex, VA, 23884
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