Tag: prescription_drug_misuse

Fairfax County Police Host Drug Take Back Day Across Nine Locations

20 Oct 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Police Department

Fairfax County Police and the DEA will run nine medication drop-off sites on October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., accepting pills, pet medicines and vaping devices.

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DEA Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week, Nation's Largest Drug Prevention Campaign

1 Oct 2026 10:05 a.m.

The DEA launches Red Ribbon Week, running October 23-31, with a focus on youth sports, mental health and prescription drug misuse prevention, plus a toolkit for communities to get involved.

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