National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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2026 Apr 25, Oct 31 USASat, Oct 31Observances Holiday USASat, Apr 25Observances Holiday 2025 Apr 26, Oct 25 USASat, Oct 25Observances Holiday USASat, Apr 26Observances Holiday 2024 Apr 27, Oct 26 USASat, Oct 26Observances Holiday USASat, Apr 27Observances Holiday 2023 Apr 29, Oct 28 USASat, Oct 28Observances Holiday USASat, Apr 29Observances Holiday 2022 Apr 30, Oct 29 USASat, Oct 29Observances Holiday USASat, Apr 30Observances Holiday
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Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

This event happens twice a year - in April and October. It began in 2000.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue.

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019.

The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.

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