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National Drug Take-Back Day: Local Collections on Oct. 25

10/9/2025

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Summary

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day prompts local collections on Oct. 25.
Mercer County, New Jersey, will collect 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Mercer County Administration Building.
Prince William County Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host locations on Oct. 25.
Morris County law enforcement, Mount Pleasant Police, and Pike County will participate in the initiative.

History

Historical Context

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, initiated in 2010, responds to the escalating opioid crisis in the U.S., which has claimed over 645,000 lives from 1999 to 2021. In 2019, the CDC reported more than 70,000 overdose deaths, prompting local law enforcement and the DEA to facilitate safe drug disposal, aiming to curb prescription drug misuse and enhance public health.

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Story summary

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day prompts local collections on Oct. 25.
Mercer County, New Jersey, will collect 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Mercer County Administration Building.
Prince William County Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host locations on Oct. 25.
Morris County law enforcement, Mount Pleasant Police, and Pike County will participate in the initiative.

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