The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced on Tuesday
that it is expanding its successful National Prescription Drug Take
Back Day initiative to accept vaping devices and cartridges.
The Take Back program was initiated in 2010
with the intent of removing expired, unused and unwanted prescription
drugs from homes where they could be misused, stolen or abused,
especially by children and teens.
The DEA said it has collected a total of more
than 11 million pounds, almost 6,000 tons, of expired, unused and
unwanted prescription medications since the program began. This year’s
nationwide event, set for Oct. 26, marks the first time the program has
accepted vaping products.
“DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back
Initiative helps get unused and unwanted prescription medications out of
circulation and ensures their safe disposal,” said Acting Administrator
Uttam Dhillon. “This year, we are taking a step further by accepting
vaping devices and cartridges as we work with our federal partners to
combat this emerging public health threat to the nation’s youth.”
Due to safety and environmental concerns, the
DEA points out that it cannot accept devices containing lithium ion
batteries and encourages individuals to remove the batteries from the
devices before turning them in.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/dea-accept-vaping-products-next-national-prescription-drug-take-back-n1070081
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