Town Of Fairfax: April Is Drug Take Back Month In Marin

Press release from the Town of Fairfax:

2022-04-05

Clean out your medicine cabinets twice a year or more to prevent intentional and unintentional drug misuse and injury. Every year, about two million people end up in the hospital due to drug-related injuries, including medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and overdoses. Children, youth, and the elderly are especially at risk for injury and overdose. Among people who misuse prescription pain relievers like opioids, the most common source for the meds is a friend or relative.Improper disposal can also have harmful environmental effects. Flushing medications can cause a variety of consequences in waterways and negatively impact our communities.To properly dispose of your prescriptions, either drop off or mail back your unwanted or expired medications. Place pills in either their original packaging (with labels removed for privacy) or put assorted pills in a sealable plastic bag. Liquids in bottles can be placed in sealable plastic bags, as well. Visit the RXSafe Marin website to find your nearest disposal kiosk or mail-back site as well as how to request a mail-back envelope be sent directly to your home.Thank you for making Marin a safer place!Fairfax is holding a Take Back Day on April 30thFairfax Market, 2040 SFD Blvd (west parking lot)DEA Drug Take Back from 10am – 1pm

This press release was produced by the Town of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.