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DESCRIPTION:Dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medications safely
  at a convenient location with the "Take-Back" initiative to prevent pill 
 abuse and theft.
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SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Police HQ on Sep 26\, 2015
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X-WR-CALDESC:Drug Take Back Day at Police HQ on Sep 26\, 2015
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CATEGORIES:Criminal Justice,Eco-City,Health,Public Safety,West End
DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c
 hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app
 s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=11396\n\nHave unused and expire
 d prescription medications? Dispose of them safely outside Police Headquar
 ters through the "Take-Back" initiative to prevent pill abuse and theft.\n
 \nThe Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff's Office\, w
 ith cooperation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandri
 a\, are collecting potentially dangerous expired\, unused and unwanted pre
 scription drugs and other medications for destruction. These drugs can be 
 a source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public heal
 th and safety. \n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and pub
 lic health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languis
 h in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse.
  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained fr
 om family and friends\, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addit
 ion\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused m
 edicine\, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away - both
  potential safety and health hazards.\n\nThis program also supports the go
 als of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people 
 can live healthier and economically productive lives while reducing their 
 impact on the environment. \n\nAccording to the Environmental Protection A
 gency's Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products as Pollutants (PPCPs) w
 ebsite\, studies have shown that pharmaceuticals (including prescription a
 nd over-the-counter therapeutic drugs) are present in our nation's waterbo
 dies\, and further research suggests that certain drugs may cause ecologic
 al harm. Proper disposal of prescription and over-the-counter therapeutic 
 drugs can help reduce the impact to aquatic and ecological life. \n\nThis 
 one-day effort\, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration\,
  is intended to bring national focus to the issue of increasing pharmaceut
 ical controlled substance abuse. The service is free and anonymous\; no qu
 estions asked.\n\nLocation: Police Headquarters\nContact Person: Ashley Hi
 ldebrandt\nContact Phone: 703.746.6600\nContact Email: ashley.hildebrandt@
 alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Criminal Justice\, Ec
 o-City\, Health\, Public Safety\, West End\n\nImport this event into your 
 calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=11396
DTEND:20150926T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20150827T183913Z
DTSTART:20150926T140000Z
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SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Police HQ
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