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Fountain Valley, California Drug abuse continues to be a problem that impacts young and old alike. Studies show that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. In an effort to address this issue, DEA, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States conducts National Prescription Drug Take Back Days. The next one is scheduled for April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The Fountain Valley Police Department, located at 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, will serve as one of the collection points.
The purpose of this Take Back Day is to provide a venue for persons to anonymously dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs safely and, at the same time, remove potentially dangerous prescription medications, particularly controlled substances, from our nations medicine cabinets. (Illegal drugs and needles, however, will not be accepted).
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
10200 SLATER AVENUE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
TO: PRESS CONTACT: Sergeant Sandy Bodnar
714-593-4470