September 18, 2014

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription medications. During the last decade, Americans have turned in more than 4.1 million pounds—more than 2,100 tons of pills. 6.8 million Americans have abused prescription drugs in recent years and the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses has risen. More than 54 percent of people who abuse prescription drugs got received them through friends or relatives; a statistic that includes thefts from family medicine cabinets.

Traditional methods for disposing of prescriptions—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

Join your neighbors on Saturday, September 27, 2014
10AM to 2PM

In our area you can bring your old prescriptions for safe disposal to the following addresses:

BRIDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: 1395 SLYVAN AVE. BRIDGEPORT, CT

CT STATE POLICE TROOP G: 149 PROSPECT ST, BRIDGEPORT, CT

MONROE SENIOR CENTER: 275 CUTLER’S FARM ROAD, MONROE, CT

STRATFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT: 900 LONGBROOK AVENUE, STRATFORD, CT

FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT: 100 REEF ROAD, FAIRFIELD, CT

If you don’t see a location close to you call 1-800- 882- 9539 or use the link below. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. –Prescription Drug Take-Back Day–

Please don’t hesitate to contact me regarding any legislative issue you may have at 800-842-1423 or dave.rutigliano@housegop.ct.gov
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