Barletta Urges Citizens to Dispose of Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Press Release

Congressman Lou Barletta, PA-11, today urged residents of Pennsylvania's 11th District to dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription drugs by participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the program is designed to remove surplus medication from circulation and prevent its abuse. In previous years, the program has resulted in nearly 500 tons of prescription drugs being collected nationally.

"Drug overdoses are the leading cause of injury deaths in this country, according to the Centers for Disease Control," Barletta said. "We should do everything we can to remove old, unwanted drugs from medicine cabinets to protect children and prevent abuse by others."

From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, police departments, shopping centers, and other locations are participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

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