AR Prescription Drug “Take Back” Event
Saturday April 30th
Keep your home and our environment safe by dropping off unwanted medications on April 30th. Find local sites at www.artakeback.org
Help prevent prescription drug abuse in teens by properly disposing of unwanted medications on April 30th – www.arktakeback.org
Not sure what to do with old medication? Drop off unwanted drugs on April 30th for safe disposal. Find sites at www.artakeback.org
Arkansas has one of the worst teen prescription pain reliever abuse problems in the U.S. Take action April 30th – www.artakeback.org
On April 30th, help Arkansas participate in the nationwide prescription drug “take-back” event. By dropping off your unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications at local sites, you’ll help keep medication out the hands of children, who may accidentally take the drugs, and teens, who may abuse them. Learn more and find a site near you at www.artakeback.org.
Seven of the 10 drugs most abused by high school seniors are prescription or over-the-counter drugs acquired primarily from teens' friends or relatives. Arkansas parents can help prevent this abuse by properly disposing of their unwanted medications on April 30th. Learn more and find local drop-off sites at www.artakeback.org.
Not sure what to do with old medication? Keep unwanted and expired drugs out of kids’ hands and out of our water supply by safely disposing of them on April 30th. Local drop-off sites are available for all prescription and over-the-counter medications. Learn more and find a site near you at www.artakeback.org.
By the time Arkansas high school students have reached their senior year, 21% have abused prescription drugs. Parents can help keep their teens safe by monitoring, securing, and properly disposing of all medication in the home. If any drugs are unwanted or expired, safely dispose of them on April 30th. Learn more and find a local drop-off site at www.artakeback.org.