Medicine disposal
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King County WA - On May 16th the King County Board of Health will hold a public hearing on a proposed rule and regulation that would create a product stewardship model for unused medicines in King County. Learn more... |
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The totals are in and they are impressive! At DEA's sixth take-back event on Saturday, April 27th, Washington residents disposed of 7.4 tons of unwanted medicines. And nationally residents disposed of 371 tons - that's 50% more pills collected than the last event. |
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Washington residents statewide have returned over 251,000 pounds of unwanted medicines since 2006 at ongoing volunteer medicine take-back programs and DEA events combined! See how many pounds of medicines have been collected in your community. |
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Which dog breed gets into the most trouble at home? A Laborador retriever! Last year nearly 14,000 calls to the Animal Poison Control Center were from worried Lab owners whose pups got into things they shouldn't have. Topping the toxins list are prescription human medications. All dog breeds are at risk so keep medicines up and out of reach. Learn more... |
News
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- Studies: Endocrine disruptors, cocaine common in Minnesota waters
- Clark County Prescription (Rx) Drug Take Back Collects Half Ton of Medications
- Pharmaceuticals, other non-traditional chemicals, found in southern California drinking water, scientist says
- Presidential Proclamation -- National Poison Prevention Week, 2013
Events
Public Hearing - King County Board of Health Draft Rule and Regulation
May 16, 2013 - King County Board of Health will hold a public hearing on a proposed rule and regulation that would create a product stewardship model for unused medicines in King County.
National Night Out Against Crime
August 6, 2013 - Get together with family, friends and neighbors. Help build a safer community and increase crime and drug prevention in your neighborhood.
