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shelley's picture

What is the best way to dispose of expired prescription drugs?

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I am cleaning out my medicine cabinet and drawers and want to know the best way to get rid of my expired prescription drugs. With the drugs in the water story from a few months back, I don't think dumping them in the water system is the best way to go. But putting them in the garbage doesn't seem that safe either. Any one know of the best way to go about this?


     
     
alison b's picture

Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse: An Epidemic?

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A recent article in the New York Times said that the rate of deaths caused by prescription and other legal drugs (in Florida) was three times the rate of deaths caused by all illicit drugs combined!

Do you think there is a prescription drug abuse epidemic? Is it happening in your community or elsewhere? What can we do about keeping our medicine and other drugs (including alcohol) out of the hands of the mis-users?

Have your or a loved one had a problem with addiction to any prescription or non-prescription drugs? What helped you overcome this?


     
     
Connie555's picture

Do you know anyone who uses Viagra (or similar medication)?

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All kidding and spam aside...does anyone's sexual partner use viagra or similar medication? Is this drug just for ED or can it also be used to increase male libido?

I'm curious about the actual use of this drug, since we are bombarded with TV ads and email spam. I've also heard there are some side effects that can be unhealthy or dangerous to the man's health.

Thanks (in advance) for sharing...I know this is a sensitive topic and personal question!