Prescription Drug Takeback Program

With prescription drug abuse at record levels, individuals with substance use disorders are looking in as many medicine cabinets as possible – maybe even yours.  You can help.

On Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 10:00am – 2:00pm, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and its partners nationwide will operate collection sites throughout the Commonwealth where citizens can turn in their unused, unneeded, and expired prescription drug medications – no questions asked! This is a free, anonymous service that will help keep our homes safe and save lives.

Currently there are over 50 drop off sites in the Commonwealth, with additional locations being added daily.

Prescription drugs treat illness and alleviate pain, but they should only be used when prescribed by a doctor for a medical purpose. Unfortunately, these medications often end up in the wrong hands. More than 70% of people who abuse prescription medications say they get them from family or friends. Many users of street drugs like heroin start with abusing painkillers.

For more information and to find a collection site in your district, visit www.dea.gov.