National Take Back Drugs Day April 26, 2025

Saturday, April 26, 2025

10am to 2pm

Village Hall

Police will be outside accepting drive through drop-offs

 

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

 

Which items are not accepted at Take Back Day events?

Certain items generally are not accepted at the drop box. 

• Syringes, needles or other sharps
• Inhalers, such as those for asthma
• Aerosol cans
• Mercury thermometers
• Iodine-containing medications
• Illegal drugs or substances (including marijuana which is still a schedule 1 drug under federal law), and any prescription medications obtained illegally.