04/23/2026
In the United States, more than 100,000 lives are lost each year to drug overdoses, with opioids driving the majority of these tragedies. Many of these substances don’t come from the streets—they come from unused prescriptions sitting in homes, accessible to family, friends, and especially young people.
That means prevention can begin with something simple.
Awareness.
Access.
Action.
Drug Take Back programs—led by local law enforcement—have already removed millions of pounds of unused medications from circulation. Each pound represents risk reduced. Each action represents a life that may never be lost.
And it starts with you!
