Drug Take-Back Day in Arlington

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The Arlington Police Department, in partnership with the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition, will collect expired, unused, and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Arlington Police Department.

Police officials and coalition members will be available to collect unwanted prescription medications.

Arlington is one of hundreds of communities that will participate in the National Drug Take-Back initiative, which was organized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to help prevent increased pill abuse and theft.

“The proper disposal of leftover prescription drugs and sharps is a vital public health and safety issue,” said James Feenay, Acting Director of Health and Human Services, in a statement. “Please join us as we support this national effort to rid our medicine cabinets of drugs that could end up in the wrong hands or make seniors a target for thieves.”

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue, according to officials.

“Every pill that is not properly disposed of is another chance for the wrong person to get their hands on dangerous drugs and narcotics,” said Arlington Police Chief Frederick Ryan in a statement. “I urge all residents to take part in National Drug Take-Back Day, and help us remove unwanted and unneeded drugs from circulation.”