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The Drug Enforcement Administration, in coordination with law enforcement partners, will host the 28th "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day" this Saturday, April 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering communities a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of unneeded prescription medications.
The five state DEA Omaha Division, made up of Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, will host nearly 160 Take Back locations at which tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs will be accepted.
Liquids, such as cough syrups, will also be accepted but must remain tightly sealed in their original containers.
Vaping devices and cartridges will be accepted if lithium batteries are removed.
Syringes, sharps, and illicit substances will not be collected.
According to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine are among the most frequently misused prescription pain medications.
To find a collection site near you for Saturday’s event, visit www.DEATakeBack.com
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