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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April 30, 2016

The Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is quickly approaching.

National Take Back events are a great way to promote safe and environmentally friendly disposal of unused medication and to encourage the continued use of local Take Back sites.

Please join us in promoting this event and encouraging residents to locate the permanent Take Back sites in their communities.

Please see the flier attached for use in promoting the DEA 2016 National Take Back event.

Here are a few useful links you may want to use:

  • Get the DEA tool box here to promote the 2016 Take Back Day in your community.
  • Go here to find DEA registered take back sites near your community.   
  • Go here to find Washington State take back sites and drug disposal information.

For  questions and to find out how you can help prevent prescription drug misuse and abuse in Washington State Contact:
Danny Highley - Prevention System Manager
Department of Social and Health Services
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Phone (360) 725.3720 or email highld@dshs.wa.gov