10/23/2026
🚔💊 DEA NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
As law enforcement officers, we are committed to protecting our community, preventing drug misuse, and keeping our youth safe. One simple but important step we can all take is to properly dispose of unused or expired medications.
💊 Why does proper disposal matter?
Unused prescription medications left in cabinets, drawers, or other easily accessible places can fall into the wrong hands. Properly disposing of unwanted medications helps prevent accidental poisonings, prescription drug misuse, and the potential for addiction.
👮 Help us protect our youth!
By safely disposing of medications you no longer need, you can help reduce the risk of children and teens accessing prescription drugs that could put their health and safety at risk.
✅ Take a few minutes to check your medicine cabinets.
✅ Gather unused or expired medications.
✅ Drop them off at an authorized drug take-back location.
✅ Help spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors.
Together, we can take a proactive approach to preventing drug misuse and building a safer, healthier community for everyone.
Protect our homes. Protect our children. Protect our community. 💙
For information about local collection sites, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.
