BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications at Drug Take Back Day Drop-Off Locations on October 29\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at First Baptist Church on Oct 29\, 2022 X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Drug Take Back Day at First Baptist Church on Oct 29\, 2022 X-WR-CALNAME:Drug Take Back Day at First Baptist Church on Oct 29\, 2022 X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Del Ray,Eco-City,Fire Departme nt,Health,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parents,Public Safety 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=49115\n\nSafely dispose of unne eded prescription and over-the-counter medications\, including those presc ribed by veterinarians\, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day o n October 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Agen cy's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Alex andria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooperat ion from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staf fing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop off unused or expired medication at the First Baptist Church Parking Lot from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCan't mak e it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of t hese permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharmacy\n2204 Mount Vernon Ave.\nMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.\nSaturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.\nSunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.\n\nAlexandria Police Headquarters\n3600 Wh eeler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexandria H ospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's window\ nDaily: 1 - 5 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n \nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinet s are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show tha t the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, many Americ ans do not know how to properly dispose of unused medication\, often flush ing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safety and hea lth hazards.\n\nDrug take back days and permanent drop boxes also support the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where p eople can live healthier and economically productive lives\, while reducin g their impact on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substance use a nd misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe medic ine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Del Ray\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your c alendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=49115\n\n Web resources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.g ov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://www.alexan driava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20221029T180000Z DTSTAMP:20221007T135748Z DTSTART:20221029T140000Z GEO:38.819632;-77.078415 LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at First Baptist Church TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:84b8d8cd-0554-430f-be91-f8fdb2554fa4 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221007T135748Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR