The Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its 20th Take Back Day and invites the public to safely turn in expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs at designated collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, National Prescription Take Back Day.
With studies indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets, clearing out unused medicine is essential.
“Prescription medications often end up in the wrong hands, fueling an epidemic that kills more Americans than car accidents,” said Special Agent in Charge Todd L. Zimmerman, head of DEA’s division responsible for the states of Missouri and Kansas, as well as southern Illinois. “We have about 200 police departments in our region participating in this national event. That means everyone has the opportunity to help prevent drug abuse by cleaning out their medicine cabinets.”
Those who have outdated or unused medications or prescription drugs may take them to locations today during Drug Take Back Day.
A Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department community policing office at 49th and State and two CVS stores are on the list of places where residents can take back old prescription drugs or medications. The CVS locations, working with the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department, are 4300 Rainbow Blvd. and 950 Minnesota Ave.
The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department community policing office at 4953 State Ave. will be accepting old prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24. The office is next to the UG’s Neighborhood Resource Center.
They are accepting pills, capsules, tablets, patches and solid forms of medications as well as vaping devices and cartridges with lithium batteries removed. They are not accepting liquids, IV solutions, sharps, syringes and illegal drugs.
Find another location or learn more about National Prescription Take Back Day at www.deatakeback.com.