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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Travis County, DEA team up for drug take back event
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County said it would partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, on April 26 to collect expired, unused or unwanted over-the-counter and prescription drugs. According to the county, the effort was in partnership with National Take Back Day, which 'allows residents to safely remove unneeded medications from their homes, which helps prevent drug misuse and reduces the risk of addiction.' Residents can drop off medications at any of the five Travis County Constable Precincts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet medications are also accepted, but syringes will not be accepted. According to the county, the service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Tonya Nixon – Constable Pct. 1 4717 Heflin Lane, Suite 127, Austin, TX 78721 – (512) 854-7510 Adan Ballesteros – Constable Pct. 2 10409 Burnet Road, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758 – (512) 854-9697 Stacy Suits – Constable Pct. 3 8656 B West Highway 71 Suite 132, Austin, TX 78735 – (512) 854-7245 George Morales – Constable Pct. 4 4011 McKinney Falls Parkway Suite 1100, Austin, TX 78744 – (512) 854-9488 Carlos Lopez – Constable Pct. 5 1003 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701 – (512) 854-9100 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Earth Day: How to celebrate our planet, protect its future
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Tuesday is Earth Day, a day celebrated worldwide to appreciate the beauty of our planet, and work to protect it. Dispose of unwanted or expired prescriptions on National Take Back Day Earth Day was started back in 1970 when a senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. By 1990, Earth Day was celebrated by more than 140 countries across the globe. Since the beginning, organizers have been promoting events to educate the public about a variety of subjects, such as the following: climate change air pollution water pollution erosion recycling composting renewable fuels and power carbon footprints efficient cars rain forests ecosystems The National Day Calendar states that as citizens of the world, we can take action to protect the Earth, its creatures, and its habitats. Living a greener life includes using more fuel-efficient vehicles or windows, landscaping for your climate reducing the amount of water required. There are several ways to celebrate Earth Day, including: Support and use recycling programs in your community. Volunteer to clean up local parks and streets on clean-up days. Support and frequent green businesses. Use re-usable products versus disposable. Repurpose items that have outworn their use. Shop secondhand and thrift stores for gently used items. Use energy-efficient appliances or line dry your clothes. Walk or ride your bike to work if possible. Carpool or make one trip instead of multiple trips for shopping. Encourage your favorite products to reduce packaging. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
American Press
21-04-2025
- Health
- American Press
Lake Arthur police hosting drug take back event
(Metro Creative Services) Special to the American Press The DEA National Take Back Day is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Lake Arthur Police Department. Residents may drop off unneeded prescription medications during this time. The annual event is held to address the public safety issue of unneeded prescription medications, which can often lead to addiction. Most opioid addictions start with prescription pills found at home. Pharmaceutical drugs, when taken without a prescription or supervision, can be as dangerous as street drugs. A significant number of individuals who misuse prescription medication obtain it from family or friends. DEA's National Prescription Take Back Day events offer a way to safely dispose of these unneeded medications. Outside of Take Back Day, there are ongoing opportunities to safely dispose of unneeded medications at pharmacies, hospitals, police departments, and various businesses. For additional details, please visit
CBS News
16-04-2025
- CBS News
DEA official: Agents seizing large quantities of methamphetamine in Minnesota more often
A top official with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says agents could take a record amount of methamphetamine off of Minnesota streets this year if the current pace continues. Last year, the DEA seized more than 2,000 pounds of meth in the state, said Acting Special Agent in Charge Rafael Mattei with the agency's Omaha division, which covers Minnesota. That's enough to fill each seat in Target Field in Minneapolis with more than 380 doses of it. "Ten years ago, we would celebrate when we got one pound off of a dealer on the street. That was a big seizure for us. Today, we're seizing triple-digit amounts," Mattei told WCCO in an interview from the Minneapolis field office Wednesday. That data from last year only reflects what the DEA is catching, and does not include other federal, tribal and local law enforcement agencies. Mattei said the DEA is on pace to confiscate the same amount as last year — or more. "In Minnesota, meth is king. We are really swamped with meth right now," he added. On Wednesday morning alone, agents intercepted 30 pounds of it. In recent years, there has been a heightened focus on fentanyl and its deadly dangers for good reason. But meth, Mattei explained, doesn't capture the same attention, despite its prevalence becoming a bigger problem. Congress 20 years ago passed a law limiting over-the-counter sales of products at pharmacies with ingredients that can be used to make meth at home. That led to domestic production dwindling, he said. Now, the main source of supply is coming across the U.S.-Mexico border. "[The cartels] are making more than ever. They are pushing more than ever—they're just pushing that product up. So that's why we're seeing bigger seizures," Mattei said. Just last week, a federal grand jury indicted five men in the state for a drug trafficking conspiracy scheme distributing large amounts of meth and fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office . The group was affiliated with the Sureños , a transnational criminal street gang, federal prosecutors said. The case stemmed from a DEA investigation. "The Sureños and other drug cartels are dangerous criminal organizations that are fueling the drug crisis in America," said Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick in a news release. "Cartel-backed drug dealers are on notice. Do not bring your poison to Minnesota. If you do, you will see federal charges and federal prison time." The DEA's "National Take Back Day" is scheduled for April 26. That's when the public can turn in any unneeded medications to their local police departments. The goal is to prevent misuse of prescription opioids.
