WDNews, Dothan, AlabamaDo you have any leftover medicines or expired medications in your medicine cabinet? Don’t flush them down the toilet or throw them in the garbage.
A local drug take-back program is the safest way to get rid of unneeded prescriptions, especially strong ones like opioids.
These initiatives aim to stop abuse, unintentional poisoning, and environmental harm. However, there are precautions you may take at home to securely dispose of your medications if you don’t have access to one nearby:
Always look for detailed disposal instructions on the label. Certain drugs have special instructions that must be properly followed.
Visit https://bit.ly/43WkP5F to locate a nearby take-back location or to find out more about secure disposal techniques.