Drug Take Back This Weekend

If prescription drugs, especially pain-killers, are left lying around at home, can be abused.

"Did you know, that among abusers of pain relievers, 68% obtain those pills from a friend or a relative for free?" said Nancy Hale, whose organization "Operation Unite" fights drug addiction by helping to collect prescription pain-killers, especially opioids.

"I am the mother of a son in long-term recovery, I'm the president and CEO of Operation UNITE".

Saturday, October 27th, is National Prescription Drug Take-back Day.  It's your opportunity to safely and quietly dispose of any unused prescription drugs so they don't fall in the hands of family members or neighbors.  To find a collection site near you, visit the DEA’s Website.

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