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Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative

Safe Disposal for Your Unwanted Medications

Location

Campus Police

Date & Time

September 27, 2014, 9:00 am3:00 pm

Description

Drop of off your unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal and to help prevent abuse!

More than 7 million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.

UHS & The UMBC Police will provide a venue for persons who want to safely dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. 

Three dates are available:
1) Wednesday, Sept. 24, 11am-2pm @ Commons Main Street
2) Thursday, Sept. 25, 11am-2pm @ University Center Ballroom
3) Saturday, Sept. 27, 9am-3pm @ UMBC Police Station

For more info, contact pirizarry@umbc.edu. To find another drop-off location near you, click here