The war on prescription pills continues to intensify in the city of Memphis, Tennessee. This past week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the date of its 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 22. The event’s primary objective is to rid America of unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription medications that have become a gateway to addiction.
For more than a decade, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has provided Americans with an easy and safe way to dispose of unwanted medications. Since its inception, the initiative has successfully removed over 8,300 tons of medication from circulation. The DEA and its partners have worked tirelessly to address the ever-present issue of prescription pill abuse, aiming to make communities safer, one pill at a time.
In Memphis, the ‘Street Team for Overdose Prevention’ (S.T.O.P.), a collaboration of several agencies, has been instrumental in promoting the importance of safely disposing of unused medications. The group encourages citizens to turn in unwanted medications on Take Back Day at their designated drop-off location: 2811 Clarke Road. This collective effort exemplifies the power of community in combating the prescription pill epidemic.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is not limited to a single city or state. The DEA, in partnership with state and local law enforcement, has established more than 4,000 local drop-off locations across the country. On April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., citizens can visit these sites to anonymously dispose of their unwanted medications, including tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
What You Need to Know
- What: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- When: Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time
- Who: State and local law enforcement partners across Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia
- Where: Find a complete list of collection sites at www.DEATakeBack.com
Rules for Disposal
When disposing of medications on Take Back Day, please note the following guidelines:
- Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs.
- Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container with the cap tightly sealed to prevent leakage.
Learn More
For more information, please contact Public Information Officer Cherri Green at (901) 544-4231 or cherri.green@usdoj.gov. Follow @WDTNNews on Twitter for updates and office news.
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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