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Community: PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY SEPTEMBER 29th 10a-2p @ Folsom PD, 46 Natoma Street

Hi Calvin May,
Medicines that languish in home cabinets create a public health and safety concern because they are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high--more Americans currently abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using cocaine, hallucinogens, and heroin combined, according to the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

The public can find a nearby collection site by visiting www.dea.gov, clicking on the “Got Drugs?” icon, and following the links to a database where they enter their zip code.

Drop your old or unwanted prescriptions off at the Folsom Police Department between 10a-2p on Saturday September 29th.

For full details, view this message on the web.