BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medications safely at the "Drug Take-Back" to prevent pill abuse and theft. METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Drug Take Back in West End on Jan 7\, 2017 X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Drug Take Back in West End on Jan 7\, 2017 X-WR-CALNAME:Drug Take Back in West End on Jan 7\, 2017 X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT 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=15240\n\nHave unwanted and expi red prescription medications? Dispose of them safely at the "Drug Take-Bac k" to prevent pill abuse and theft. \n\nThe Alexandria Police Department w ill be collecting unwanted medications at their headquarters at 3600 Wheel er Avenue.\n\nDrop off potentially dangerous expired\, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and other medications for safe disposal and destructio n. These drugs can be a source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptab le risk to public health and safety. \n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversi on\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, including from the home medi cine cabinet. In addition\, many Americans do not know how to properly dis pose of their unused medicine\, often flushing them down the toilet or thr owing them away - both potential safety and health hazards. \n\nThis progr am also supports the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promot e a place where people can live healthier and economically productive live s while reducing their impact on the environment. \n\nThe service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked\n\nLocation: Police Headquarters\nConta ct Person: PIO Crystal Nosal\nContact Phone: 703.746.6600\nAudience: Anyon e may attend\nTags: Criminal Justice\, Eco-City\, Health\, Public Safety\, West End\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriav a.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=15240 DTEND:20170107T190000Z DTSTAMP:20170103T153324Z DTSTART:20170107T150000Z GEO:38.806875;-77.092330 LOCATION:Police Headquarters SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back in West End TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:05a31004-a233-4493-9efd-1d7a1427ad81 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20170103T153324Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR