You Can Protect Families and the Environment by Properly Disposing of Prescription Drugs

If you are like many people, you may have gathered a collection of prescription drugs and other medicines that are no longer needed.

Three big reasons you should clean out your cabinet.

  • Utah leads the nation in prescription pain medication abuse
  • 70% of those who abuse pain relievers say they get them from friends or relatives -- typically without their knowledge
  • Improperly disposing of drugs can harm our water supply and aquatic life

We suggest using the MEDS method of disposal.

 


Watch how easy it is to dispose of prescriptions drugs.

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Utah County Health DepartmentUtah County Division of Substance AbuseIHC logo
Utah Department of HealthUtah Department of Environmental QualityOffice of National Drug Control Policy

 

 

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