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DEA National RX Take Back Day

DEA National RX Take Back Day

in Events by UHA Health Insurance

Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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.

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.

Please visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/ for more information and to locate a collection site near you.

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