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National Medication “Take Back” Day

National Medication "Take Back" Day

On Saturday, September 25th Needham residents are invited to drop off unused, out-dated and unwanted prescription medications*.

The "Take Back" will be held at The Needham Police Department
99 School Street - 10:00am -2:00pm.
Quick and simple drop off procedures, no questions asked.

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The Needham Coalition for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention (NCYSAP) and the Needham Police Department are sponsoring this event in conjunction with The 1st National "Take Back" Initiative sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to address the vital public safety and public health issues of unintentional poisonings, medication misuse and abuse.

*Needles, thermometers, medical waste or illicit drugs such as cocaine or marijuana will not be accepted.

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Questions- Needham Public Health Department 781-455-7500 (259) Carol Read cread@needhamma.gov

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