Drug Take Back Day is Saturday
The Seal Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Main Gate. The purpose is to help people properly dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches. The service is free and anonymous.
Medicines that languish in home cabinets can be easily diverted, misused and abused. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.
“Throughout Orange County we hear of tragic events in which people die from an overdose of prescription medication,” said Seal Beach Chief of Police Philip L. Gonshak. “By creating this opportunity for the community to safely dispose of their unused and expired medication, our goal is to help prevent access to dangerous prescription medication. We are grateful for the continued partnership with the Golden Rain Foundation and Leisure World community for allowing us to host this event at their main entrance.”
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Take Back Day event, visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/.
