Bend location for ‘Prescription Drug Take-Back Day’

Continuing his efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in Oregon, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., on Thursday announced a collection site in Deschutes County for the disposal of excess opioid and prescription medications.

The announcement is part of the DEA’s “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” initiative on Saturday, October 28, which gives people across the country the opportunity to help address opioid abuse in their communities.

“The DEA’s ‘National Prescription Drug Take Back Day’ provides a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of excess prescription drugs, while also providing an opportunity to raise awareness of the opioid crisis and to educate our friends, family members, and neighbors about the potential for abuse of medications,” said Walden.

“Here in Oregon, more people died last year from drug overdoses than from car accidents. I hope you’ll join me on this Take Back Day as we work together to make our communities safer.”

This initiative comes as Walden’s Energy and Commerce Committee recently announced a hearing for next Wednesday, October 25, on the crisis. As Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Walden is at the forefront of the Congressional response to opioid abuse.

DEA “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” collection site in Deschutes County Saturday, October 28, 2017

Deschutes County

Where: Walgreens, 2727 NE Highway 20, Bend, 97701

When: 10:00am — 2:00pm PST

Organizing Participant: Bend Police Department

For more information, and a complete list of collection sites in Oregon, please visit Walden’s website at www.walden.house.gov.