DEA Take Back Day
Saturday, April 24, 2021, 8:00 AM MDT
Category: CPS Events
DEA Take Back DaySaturday, April 24, 2021
There has been an increase in overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to CDC, with more than 83,500 Americans overdosing in the 12-month period ending July 1, 2020. Although the increase in drug overdose deaths appeared to start before the pandemic, it rose significantly during the early months of the health emergency. During the Take Back Day, DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Liquids, syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted. Vaping devices and cartridges will be accepted, as long as the lithium batteries are removed. (Read More) |