National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is this Saturday.  There are dozens of locations that will be open across Western New York from 10 am to 2 pm this Saturday to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs.

It's also a way to prevent drug abuse and rid your home of potentially dangerous unwanted medications.  All medications are accepted with no questions asked.

Prescription drug abuse is a nationwide epidemic.  Veterans seem to be most vulnerable to opioid overdoses.  They're twice as likely to die from accidental opioid overdoses than non-veterans.  The reason for that is that untreated chronic pain can increase risks of suicide, but when opioid treatment isn't managed correctly it can be fatal.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Collection Sites

This Saturday's event is in addition to Erie County's stand alone kiosks

Erie County Drug and Needle Disposal Sites