National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in USA in 2023
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Dates of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
2024 Apr 20, Oct 26
USASat, Oct 26Observances Holiday
USASat, Apr 20Observances Holiday
2023 Apr 22, Oct 28
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USASat, Apr 22Observances Holiday
2022 Apr 23, Oct 22
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2021 Apr 24, Oct 23
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USASat, Apr 24Observances Holiday
2020 USA Saturday, October 24thNational Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Summary
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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