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Drug Take Back Day at Fire Station 210

Title:Drug Take Back Day at Fire Station 210
Date & Time:Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:Fire Station 210
5255 Eisenhower Ave
Event Details:Safely dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications, including those prescribed by veterinarians, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

As part of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Take Back Day, the Alexandria Police Department, Alexandria Sheriff’s Office, and Alexandria Health Department, with cooperation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria, are staffing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.

Drop off unused or expired medication at Fire Station 210 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.

Can’t make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of these permanent drug drop box locations:

The Neighborhood Pharmacy
2204 Mount Vernon Ave.
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Alexandria Police Headquarters
3600 Wheeler Ave.
Just inside the entrance
Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Inova Alexandria Hospital
4320 Seminary Rd.
Emergency Department
Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

NEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!

This 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 diversion, misuse and abuse. Studies 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 safety and health hazards.

Drug take back days and permanent drop boxes also support the goals 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.

The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked.

To learn more about ways to prevent substance use and misuse, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA

To learn more about safe medicine disposal, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids
Links:
Fees:Free
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:APDCalendar, Criminal Justice, DCHS, Eco-City, Fire Department, Health, Mt. Vernon Ave., Parents, Public Safety


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?58061
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