Why is it Important to Properly Dispose of Your Medications?
Prevent Misuse & Addiction
Unwanted or unused prescription medications become an easy target for misuse. Many teens (42%) report taking medication from a friend or family member's medicine cabinet. When it comes to painkillers, two-thirds report getting it from a medicine cabinet. Locally, 30% of teens report taking prescription drugs from a family member. Remember, prescription drugs are only safe when taken as prescribed by the person it's prescribed for.
It's Good for the Earth!
A 2008 study found "a vast array of pharmaceuticals—including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones—have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans." Even bottled water and filtered water isn't 100% clean. How does it get there? It passes through the waste water, so the problem is worsened by flushing unwanted medications. Click the image below to learn more.
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