CLEVELAND — Saturday marked the 23rd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Ohio.
There were 315 collection sites across the state. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, following the conclusion of Take Back Day, they collected about 50,000 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were collected.
According to the CDC, 80% of prescription drugs that end up on the street come from family and friends.
“It’s very problematic. There’s been some studies done by the CDC where 80% of the prescription drugs that end up out on the street are coming from friends and family,” said Kathy Federico, the DEA Diversion Program Manager Detroit Field Office.
The next DEA Take Back Day is set for April. But, many local police departments have drop-off boxes set up year-round.
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