The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
The DEA hopes the event will encourage people to properly dispose of medication that they do not need to prevent misuse.
- Visit dea.gov/takebackday to find a collection site near you.
Detroit held drug takeback day early due to the NFL Draft.
How to get free naloxone in Michigan
Naloxone, also known by brand names Narcan and Evzio, is a life-saving medication that is used to reverse the effect of an opioid overdose.
In 2016, Michigan passed a law that allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone without an individual prescription and without identifying the patient. Family, friends or others can get naloxone to use in an emergency.
NEXT Distro and Grand Rapids Red Project work together to get naloxone to people who use drugs and their family members. Click here to find resources near you or to get free naloxone mailed to you.
Michigan has shared the list of pharmacies approved to dispense naloxone, you can view that list online right here.
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