From: Pittsburg Police Department
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References:
- P-mail envelope insert
- US Dept of Justice, EPA, Office of Diversion Control (relevant article)
- Contra Costa County Times Articles (Google search -- be careful of article dates found)
- National Takeback Initiative (Wikipedia discussion)
1. What: The DEA has scheduled the 5th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (NTBD).
2. When: Saturday, April 27 -- from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
3. Where: Pittsburg Police Department, City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg
4. Who: The City of Pittsburg Police Department will be collection center for these drugs.
5. Action: Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal.
6. Why: ==================================
6.1 DISPOSAL: The Dangers of Not Disposing of Prescription Drugs Properly
a. Local law enforcement agencies across the US are working together to participate in the nationwide USDEA's National Take-back Day (NTBD).
b. NTBD is an effort
- -- to prevent prescription drug abuse and
- -- to keep trace drugs out of our creeks, the Delta, and the Bay.
d. When flushed or put in a landfill,
- drugs are discharged into our surface and ground water
- and consumed by fish and wildlife.
6.2 ABUSE: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
- in one month alone, nearly seven million Americans over age 12 reported abusing prescription medications.
- Approximately 60% of people who abuse prescription painkillers say they obtained the drugs from friends or relatives, for FREE.
- Many take the drugs without permission.
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