Tag: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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East Windsor Township to hold Operation Medicine Cabinet
East Windsor Township residents who want to get rid of expired and unwanted prescription medicine can do so during “Operation Medicine Cabinet.” The special event is set for Oct. 29 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the lobby at the Police/Municipal Court building at 80 One Mile Road. Operation Medicine Cabinet – similar to…
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DEA reports results of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On April 30, communities across the country demonstrated their support for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by dropping off more than 720,000 pounds of unneeded medications at 5,144 collection sites. Since 2010, DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has collected nearly 16 million pounds of unneeded…
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DEA reminds parents to speak with children about dangers of drug use
With schools returning to full in-person classes, representatives of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration New Jersey Division are asking parents to speak to their children about the dangers of drug use. “This is a great time for parents to sit down with their children to speak to them about the dangers of drug use,” DEA…
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East Windsor collects 31 pounds of unexpired medication
East Windsor Operation Medicine Cabinet collected 31.9 pounds of unused and expired medications on Oct. 24, resulting in a total of 493.4 pounds turned over to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Operation Medicine Cabinet provided a secure and legal means to dispose of prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reduces possible access by unauthorized…