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DEA Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2025

10/20/2025

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25, 2025, at locations nationwide to encourage safe disposal of unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medications and prevent abuse.
Sites accept tablets, capsules, and patches, and do not accept syringes or illicit drugs.
The Michigan City Police Department provides a disposal bin year-round.
Since its start, thousands of tons of medication have been removed.

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25, 2025, at locations nationwide to encourage safe disposal of unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medications and prevent abuse.
Sites accept tablets, capsules, and patches, and do not accept syringes or illicit drugs.
The Michigan City Police Department provides a disposal bin year-round.
Since its start, thousands of tons of medication have been removed.