Expired and unused prescription medications are often left lying in medicine cabinets and cupboards. Adults and seniors may accidentally take expired or unused prescription medications that are no longer effective. This can have dangerous interactions with other medications. In a recent study, 15.2% of teens said they had taken a prescription drug to get high and almost 70% of them got it from home. Safe disposal of unused and expired drugs ensures they do not end up in the wrong hands. Why is Safe Disposal Important?
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