BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications at Drug Take Back Day Drop-Off Locations on April 22\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Woodbine Rehabilitation on Apr 22\, 2023 X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Drug Take Back Day at Woodbine Rehabilitation on Apr 22\, 2023 X-WR-CALNAME:Drug Take Back Day at Woodbine Rehabilitation on Apr 22\, 2023 X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Eco-City,Fire Department,Healt h,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=51845\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 April 22 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Agency 's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Alexan dria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooperatio n from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staffi ng multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop off u nused or expired medication at Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCan' t make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of these 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\n36 00 Wheeler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexand ria Hospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's wi ndow\nDaily: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and public he alth issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in h ome cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studi es show that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of unused medication\, often flushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential saf ety and health hazards.\n\nDrug take back days and permanent drop boxes al so support the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a pl ace where people can live healthier and economically productive lives\, wh ile reducing their impact on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and a nonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent subs tance use and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe medicine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Wo odbine Rehabilitation\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Cr iminal Justice\, DCHS\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vernon A ve.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your calendar: htt p://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=51845\n\nWeb resource s:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\n Learn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/o pioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20230422T180000Z DTSTAMP:20230329T214556Z DTSTART:20230422T140000Z LOCATION:Woodbine Rehabilitation SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Woodbine Rehabilitation TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:245d7f02-af42-4e73-82c5-2346aa7869b4 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230329T214556Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR