National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Steuben County Sheriff and Opioid Committee Team partner with the DEA on October 25

From the SCSO,

Bath, New York – On Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office and the Steuben Prevention Coalition Opioid Committee will host the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the Public Safety Building in Bath, NY. During this event, the DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. However, please do not bring needles, syringes, or lancets for disposal. These items can be disposed of at a general hospital, a residential healthcare facility (please call first), or through a mail-order take-back program.

For more than a decade, this biannual event has provided Americans with an easy way to dispose of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that can often lead to addiction. Participating in a drug take-back program is one of the most environmentally friendly methods for safely disposing of medications, particularly prescription drugs. Not only is it safe for the environment, but the timely disposal of unwanted medications can also reduce the risk of accidental ingestion or intentional misuse. “This is a great way to help keep your home safe from theft and protect your children from unintended use,” said Sheriff Allard. “Opioid safety is everyone’s business.”

Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications.

In partnership with local law enforcement, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has removed 9,910 tons of medication from circulation since its inception.

For more information and to find a collection site near you, visit www.DEATakeBack.com.

If you would like more information about this topic:

https://www.dea.gov/takebackday#resources
https://www.steubenpreventioncoalition.org
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/consumers/prevention/needles_syringes/sharps/