Crime & Safety

Annual Prescription Take-Back Day Set For Oct. 26

From Davis Police Department

The Davis Police Department, in cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration, are taking back unused and unwanted prescription medication. 

WHEN: 
October 26, 2013 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm 

WHERE: 
The Davis Police Department—2600 5th St. 

WHY: 
* Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse. 
* Pharmaceutical drugs can be just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision. 
* The majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends – and the home medicine cabinet. 

This drop-off site will be accepting liquid medication and prescription pills; we will not be accepting syringes. If you would like more information on how to properly dispose of prescription medication, you may go to: http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/ppcp/upload/ppcpflyer.pdf

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