If you have any unused prescriptions around the house, it’s important to get rid of them safely.
The best thing to do is bring them to a drug disposal box or take-back event. You can also safely dispose of needles at ENCORE Needle Exchange (located at 557 Broad Street, Providence, RI, 02907 – phone: 401-781-0665). Learn more about how to get rid of medicines or medical waste.
Most prescription painkillers are called controlled substances because they can be addictive under some circumstances — especially if they’re not used correctly. To get rid of prescription painkillers, make sure the drug disposal location you’re visiting will accept controlled substances.
Over-the-Counter Doesn’t Mean On-the-Counter:
We all have a role in preventing misuse of medicines. It’s important to keep *all* medicines, both prescription and over-the-counter, in a safe place like a locked cabinet or box. As part of a new campaign from BHDDH and the Rhode Island Regional Coalitions, you can order a FREE medication lock bag by mail or pick one up from a community location.
Share these messages from the Over-the-Counter Doesn’t Mean On-the-Counter campaign by downloading the printable flyers (English | Spanish) and distributing within your networks.
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Thanks to Aware RX and our friends at NOPE-RI for finding these resources. If you have something to add or correct, please email us using the Your Comments box at the bottom of this page.