NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
By: Elena Jamscek, PA-C
On October 27th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is holding it’s 16th national prescription drug take back day. This is a national event that addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to a national survey 6.2 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. Unfortunately; most misused prescription drugs are obtained from family, friends, and relatives from their kitchen, bedroom or medicine cabinet.
The DEA’s National Take Back Day is an opportunity for Americans to help prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths and to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse.
Locations near you:
Kroger pharmacy
35 West University Pkwy
Jackson, TN 38305
Walgreens Pharmacy
1405 S. Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
CVS Pharmacy
1405 N. Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
Milan Police Department/Public Safety Building
(drop box in lobby)
7029 Telecom Drive.
Milan, TN 38358
Humboldt Police Department
1421 Osborne St.
Humboldt, TN 38343
Chester County Sherriff’s Office
333 Eric Bell Dr.
Henderson, TN 38340
Gibson County Sherriff’s Office
401 N. College St.
Trenton, TN 38382