DEA National Take Back Initiative

When prescription drugs expire, some people throw them in the garbage, some throw them in a sink and run water to dissolve them and others still, dump them down the toilet. 

Each of these methods have their critics so if you are one of them, you will be happy to know that the DEA has created a program that eliminates all of these as the only option by providing the best option! 

I went to a local take back initiave in 2014.  They had a booth outside of the Cedar Park Police Department.  While there, I spoke with the DEA Agent overseeing the operation, Agent John Schexnayder.  He was very kind and we chatted about pain and pain pills for a few minutes. He explained that it was a federal program and all Rx’s collected would be incinerated.

I had many questions since I had not done this before and wanted to get strong and accurate data about it to post on Spinal Trap. 

He doesn't do interviews but gave me a name and phone number for someone who may.  I shall add all relative data if and when that happens.  He was kind enough though, to give me the basic premise of the program, which has a dual purpose. 

One of course, is to not contaminate our water and earth

with such pharmaceuticals;

but the other I was informed,

is to prevent drug abuse and selling.

It's a no questions asked kind of thing. 

You show up and toss your bottle(s) of prescription drugs

into the bin.  They don't ask who you are or what you have.

As someone who has never abused her Rx’s or even tried any illegal drugs, including pot, I was very glad to hear that this program has been a huge success in diverting drugs from abuse!

CHOOSE NOT TO ABUSE! 

Life is too short.  You wanna get high?  Take Gingko Biloba 24% extract capsules! (Extract means the supplement is more pure and potent.)

I’m not kidding!  I can be in horrible pain but still have a happy attitude thanks to taking one of these daily, along with my Holy Basil, and of course, thanks to God, who has allowed me this victory so that I may educate and motivate millions of you to have it too! 

In the meantime, please click on the link below to educate yourself about this terrific program. 

Please participate and share this page with others to do the right thing with unwanted and/or expired Rx's as well as to prevent abuse and protect the planet!

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html