How do i dispose of unused prescriptions?

So, you’ve got some leftover pills lying around and you’re not sure what to do with them. Maybe they’re old painkillers from that time you sprained your ankle, or perhaps it’s something that was prescribed for an ailment which ended up being cured by fermented shark liver oil (thanks again Aunt Helga). Whatever the case, don’t keep them ^(duh), unless you want curious kids using open bottles like Pez dispensers.

Here are a few options for safely disposing of those pesky pharmaceuticals:

1. Return Them to Your Pharmacy

You know who doesn’t want drugs littering their streets? Pharmacies! That’s why many pharmacies have programs in place where they will take back any unwanted medication. This is especially helpful if the drugs require special disposal due to its possible environmental impact as well as privacy concerns (some people don’t want their trash sorted through esp when there’s two empty soup cans stuck together).

Call ahead before carrying your little bag of treasures into either your local pharmacy or big chain stores such as Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid because policies might differ depending on location AND country.

PRO Tip: If the meds are controlled substances, most pharmacies will need identification proof same way hip-hop artists Show ID when entering night clubs these days.

2. Government Take-Back Programs

It seems this could be just one more topic leading us all down different paths dependent on our zip code 🙂 However most US states house programs supported by both state-run organizations and private donations aka taxpayers money [pause for dramatic eye-roll] but hey use em!

If you live in New York State National Prescription Drug Take Back Day held at various locations works great OR see if mail-back services or secure drop-boxes are accessible via this site www.DisposeRx.com.

3. Destroy The Freeloading Drugs Yourself

When all else fails – Reduce. Reuse. Recycle… Wait no that’s not it, what’s the other one? Ah yes: Destroy like a boss!

Basically throw them away in the garbage but you need to be make sure they can’t just be fished out by any wandering eyes or hands. This involves crushing pills / capsules and mixing with something unpleasant (hardened cheese comes to mind) then seal within empty cans.

Toss your little nightmare combo into your trash bin together with those festering pizza boxes and wet kitty litter for good measure.

PRO Tip: If you’re living in an apartment building with shared outside dumpsters or close to wildlife, it’s wise to invest in some heavy-duty tape because nobody wants doped-up raccoons lurking about at night.

4. Donating Your Unneeded Medications

If none of these sound appealing check out donateyourmeds.org which connects willing donors who have medications that remain sealed/well-stored/ well-preserved with people around the world without adequate access due to affordability issues.

Whether you choose official take-back programs, destroying drugs humanely yourself , support free donation organizations or bury meds under oak tree plop — JUST GET RID OF THE FRIGGIN MEDS.

Thank goodness boredom led me here! Now go forth and clean out those medicine cabinets villains!

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