JOIN US at Novato Police Department, 909 Machin Avenue, from 10am-2pm on Saturday, October 23!

 
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue.

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for everyone to help prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.

Can't make it Saturday? The Novato Police Department lobby has a drop-off receptacle available during business hours, or visit takeback.dea.gov for more options.

For more information, visit our the Novato Police Department Facebook page!