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Thu, 07/23/2020 – 15:30
Join Together Atlantic County (JTAC), a substance misuse prevention group in New Jersey, is partnering with pharmacies in Atlantic County to help inform customers about how to properly dispose of their unwanted or unused medications. The group is giving pharmacies in the county free Deterra drug deactivation disposal bags, informational rack cards, magnets, stickers, and posters about proper medication disposal. Over the past 5 weeks, JTAC members have distributed the materials to nearly 55 pharmacies. An estimated 18 million people misused medications at least once in 2017, the group says, based on data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Misuse of prescription drugs is highest among young adults aged 18-25 years, with 14.4% reporting nonmedical use in the past year, followed by 4.9% of youth aged 12-17 years. JTAC says it also intends to purchase a limited number of permanent prescription disposal drop boxes.
