Saturday, April 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. A take back event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of City Hall, 7700 Mission Road, so residents can drop off prescriptions for safe disposal.

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. Learn more: https://takebackday.dea.gov/.