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Posted on: September 8, 2017

[ARCHIVED] DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Event

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medication while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. To date, 3.4 million pounds of medication have been removed from circulation in seven Take-Back events nationwide. Highland Park DPS is proud to partner with the National Take-Back Day and its effort to reduce prescription drug abuse.

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