In April, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) organized the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event, which took place nationwide.
The DEA Omaha Division, responsible for overseeing Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, recently reported that a staggering 18,614 pounds of unwanted and unused medications were successfully collected during the event.
“We appreciate everyone who took the time to clean out their medicine cabinets and drop off unused medications at our Take Back Day locations,” stated Steven T. Bell, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Omaha Division. “We understand that weekends can be hectic, and we are grateful for the effort made. It’s crucial to recognize that this simple action can have a significant impact on the health and safety of our communities.”
Across the country, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its law enforcement partners successfully gathered an impressive 670,000 pounds of medications from close to 5,000 sites.
Since it was first established in 2010, the event has successfully eliminated more than 18.5 million pounds of unnecessary medications throughout the United States.