Dea National Take Back Day 2024. Another national prescription drug take back day is quickly approaching! The drug enforcement administration (dea) works to educate the public to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction through this event.

4,675 collection sites collected 600,000 lbs (300 tons) of drugs in oct 2023, contributing to community safety and health. For fifteen years, dea’s national prescription drug take back day has helped americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old,.