Drop off prescription drugs Saturday

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By Rebekah Stafford

Special to The SUN

Archuleta County is participating again this year with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s national take-back program for prescription drugs.

Any unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. Prescription drugs that are flushed contaminate the water supply. Proper disposal of prescription medication saves lives and protects the environment.

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