Alexandria, VA (October 22, 2024) – In its ongoing commitment to fostering safe and healthy communities everywhere, CADCA is partnering with the City of Alexandria and The Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System for Drug Take Back Day, taking place Saturday, October 26, 2024. This biannual event provides Alexandria residents and the broader community with a safe and convenient way to dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, including veterinary prescriptions.

Studies show that 70 to 80 percent of patients have leftover opioids after surgery, and when left in the home, these opioids may be misused. An alarming two out of three teens who abuse pain medication say they obtained it from friends and family.