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Got Old or Unneeded Prescriptions Drugs? Turn Them in Saturday.
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April 26, 2019

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Guess how many tons of opioids and other medicines have been turned into the DEA’s San Francisco division on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day?

Portrait of McGregor Scott, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California
“Since people who abuse prescription drugs may get them from family members or friends, it is imperative that we all take steps to dispose of drugs that are no longer needed.” — U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott
DEA-San Francisco says it has collected nearly 233 tons — or 446,000 pounds — of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications from Northern California and Central Valley residents through Take Back Day events.
Undoubtedly, it has saved lives as well.
“The abuse of prescription drugs is America’s fastest-growing drug problem, and too many people are dying or being seriously injured by the misuse of such drugs,” says U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott. “Young people are particularly at risk. Since people who abuse prescription drugs may get them from family members or friends, it is imperative that we all take steps to dispose of drugs that are no longer needed.”

How to Find the Closest Take Back Site

On Saturday, nearly 140 collection sites manned by about 90 partner law enforcement agencies will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Bakersfield to the Northern California border. Fresno area residents can turn in prescription drugs at the DEA office in River Park Shopping Center, the Clovis Police Department, and the Sanger Police Department.
In addition, you can find a nearby collection site at www.DEATakeBack.com or by calling 800-882-9539.
Liquids, needles, and sharps are not accepted.

Record Number of American Drug Deaths

“Prescription drugs in the home are susceptible to diversion and misuse. Take Back Day provides a free and anonymous opportunity to dispose of unwanted medication in an environmentally safe manner,” says  DEA Special Agent in Charge Chris Nielsen. “By participating in this event you are making your home and our community safer.”
In March, The New York Times reported that deaths from drugs, alcohol, and suicides set a U.S. record with more than 150,000 lives lost. And, in fact, these causes killed more than twice as many as they did in 1999.

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