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SUMMARY:National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Springs residents are encouraged to take advantage of [***National Prescription Drug Take Back Day***](https://www.dea.gov/takebackday?utm_source=cos.towntidings.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=safe-drug-drop-off-trivia-earth-day-secret-venetucci-farm-bargain-box-deals&_bhlid=21cb29031f2a5dccf953edb5212988dc0e88d758)\, this Sat\, April 25. From **10am to 2pm**\, **unused or expired medications can be dropped off anonymously** at four local locations:\n\n• King Soopers - Constitution Ave\n\n• Memorial Hospital North - Briargate Pkwy\n\n• Police Operations Center - S Nevada Ave\n\n• Security Public Library - Aspen Dr\n\nOfficials say keeping unused prescriptions at home **can increase the risk of accidental poisoning\, misuse\, addiction\, or theft**\, especially for children\, teens\, and vulnerable individuals. **Proper disposal **also helps protect the environment by **keeping medications out of landfills and waterways**.
LOCATION:Various Sites in COS
URL:https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
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