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Protect our kids, families and environment. Washington State needs a statewide medicine take-back program.

Take Back Your Meds is a group of organizations demanding a statewide program for the safe return and disposal of left-over medicines.

 Kitsap County RX Take Back

Important message from the Kitsap County Reduce Underage Drinking Youth Council.  Dispose of unwanted medicines in a safe way! 



Margaret King5 - Earth Day

 

Do you ever worry about what toxins could be in your home? This Earth Day find out more about unwanted medicines.

 

 

Tom Watson- King5-Earth Day

 

Detox your home for Earth Day!

 

 

Margaret Q13- pre-earth day   

Find out more about safe disposal of unwanted medicines.

 

  

State Rep on Prescrip Drug Waste - YouTube


Washington State Representatives Hudgins and Van De Wege talk about prescription drug waste - House Bill 1370 
 

  

News

 

Today, the majority of unintentional poisoning deaths are caused by overdoses involving prescription drugs, including painkillers. Read more...
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in many common products could have serious health implications for humans and wildlife, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Health Organization. Read more...
Federal data show drug overdose deaths rose for the 11th straight year in 2010 - most were accidents involving addictive painkillers despite growing attention to risks from these medicines. Read more...
What happens to fish that swim in waters tainted by traces of drugs that people take? When it's an anti-anxiety drug, they become hyper, anti-social and aggressive - a threat to fish populations and marine environment. Read more...
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