The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Uintah and Ouray Indian Health Services announced this week plans to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. “For more than a decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction,” shares the announcement. “Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at close to 5,000 local drop-off locations nationwide…In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed 8,950 tons of medication from circulation since its inception.” The BIA drop off location will be in the recreation gym parking lot in Ft. Duchesne on April 27th, from 10am to 2pm. To learn more and to look up other collection sites, visit www.DEATakeBack.com.
