According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
Results in Texas
April 2021 was the 20th National Take Back day. These results were just in the state of Texas
- 199 collection sites around Texas
- 65,791 pounds were collected.
For all 20 National Take Back days in Texas…
- 1,135,197 pounds were collected.
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue.
The closest collection site is the Hollywood Park Police Department, 2 Mecca Drive.
You can find other collections sites on the website: TakeBackDay.dea.gov
