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Blog of the Week: 'Now's the Time to Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet'

This week highlights the latest blog by the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County.

Have you ever wondered what to do with your expired and leftover medications?

This week, the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County's blog answers your prescription drug disposal questions.

In "" Amy Reif discusses prescription drug abuse, just in time for Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout. From May 27 to June 1, you can bring your expired and leftover medications to Fairfax County Police Stations for disposal.

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On Tuesday, former high school cheerleader Caitlin Acosta will discuss the problem of prescription drug abuse in Fairfax County, and the effects it has on young adults and their families. Acosta is in recovery from prescription drug addiction. The discussion will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Mason District Police Station, located at 6507 Columbia Pike in Annandale.

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