Since 2010, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has held 20 National Drug Take Back Day events. These events are a free and easy way to safely dispose of medicines – both prescription and over-the-counter. The next drug take back day event is October 23, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Medicine Disposal Archive
Safe Medicine Disposal
![Hand holding a medicine bottle with pills falling into a collection box.](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Safe-Medicine-Disposal2-724x483.jpg)
Keeping unused or expired medicines in your home is dangerous. If your doctor tells you to stop taking a medicine, promptly dispose of it to help prevent a medicine error. Make it a habit to regularly dispose of unused and expired medicines.
Poison Safety and New Year’s Resolutions
![Yellow desk with notepad written 2020 and goals plans and actions. Other desk items surround the notepad including pens, thumbtacks, sticky notes, a plant, a keyboard, a cup of coffee, glasses, and a cellphone.](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/New-Year-Resolutions.jpg)
Whether you’ve made a new resolution or are rededicating yourself to a resolution you made last year (or many years ago), poison safety can impact the steps you take to achieve your goals.