The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. 

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22, 2023 – 10AM to 2PM

National Prescription Drug Give Back Day

https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2022/05/25/national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-results-dea-and-partners