Prescription Drug Take Back set for Saturday in Kennedale

The Kennedale Police Department is pleased to announce that it will once again be a collection site for the DEA?s National Drug Take-Back Initiative. {{more:[Read more}]}}

Any prescription medications that are no longer needed or usable may be dropped off during the hours of 10am to 2pm.

 

in originals bottles …

Citizens should bring the medications in the original bottles with or without the printed label.

Thousands of Americans in communities across the country discarded more than 350 tons of unused, expired, or unwanted drugs as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration?s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Initiative in 2015.

The NTBI addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.5 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. That same study showed that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

 

the numbers are shocking …

?The numbers are shocking?approximately 46,000 Americans die each year from drug-related deaths. More than half of those are from heroin and prescription opioids,? said Acting DEA Administrator Chuck Rosenberg. ?With four out of five new heroin users starting with prescription medications, I know our take-back program makes a real difference.?

Collection hours are between 10am to 2pm. The Kennedale Police Department is located at 401 Municipal Way next to the Kennedale Community Center and City Library.

No questions asked …