National Prescription Drug Take Back Day announced

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RICHLAND, Wash. – The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced the date for its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day as October 28.

The Richland Police Department is holding a takeback event at its station for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The RPD urges for people to bring their unneeded medications to the station to prevent medication misuse, noting that the drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear threat to public safety.

The RPD’s station is located at 871 George Washington Way in Richland.

 

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