![]() ![]() Remove unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs from homes, workplaces, and care facilities by surrendering these items to law enforcement officers for destruction. Studies show that majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.Īmericans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines – flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash – both pose potential safety and health hazards. This initiative addressed a public safety and public health issue. Last September, Americans turned in 242,000 pounds, 121 tons of prescription drugs at nearly 4,100 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 states and local law enforcement partners. ![]() The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Bring medications for disposal to the South Abington Township Municipal Building at 104 Shady Lane Rd., Chinchilla. ![]() to 2 p.m., the South Abington Township Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. ![]()
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