Rushing through your medicine cabinet may be part of your spring cleaning. On Saturday, you’ll have the opportunity to drop off your unwanted medications at dozens of drop-off locations around DC.
Rushing through your medicine cabinet may be part of your spring cleaning. On Saturday, you’ll have the opportunity to drop off your unwanted medications at dozens of drop-off locations around DC.
In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), D.C. area agencies are encouraging residents to bring needed prescription drugs on Saturday National Prescription Drug Pick-Up Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Drop-offs are free and confidential.
By offloading these unwanted and expired drugs, the DEA will Help reduce overdose and make communities healthier.
Dozens of locations in the DC area are participating.
there is also DEA website drop-off site locator.
Participants may bring pills, capsules, patches, or other forms of medication. E-cigarettes and vaping devices (batteries removed) can be unloaded.
However, needles, pressurized cans, and illegal drugs will not be accepted. Liquids must be tightly sealed in their original containers.
According to the Maryland State Police, The department collected over 570 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs at a collection event last October.
More than 107,000 Americans will die from drug overdoses by 2022 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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