![]() are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Overall, in its 11 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 6.4 million pounds-about 3,200 tons-of pills. Last April, Americans turned in 447 tons (over 893,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,400 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches. ![]() Bring your pills for disposal to any of the following sites from 10 a.m. ![]() the Peters Township Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. ![]()
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