Special Report on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Special Report on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Every day prescription medications end up in the wrong hands, killing more Americans than car accidents or firearms. In this podcast, Dan Rather sits down with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator, Robert Patterson, to discuss the nation’s drug epidemic. They cover alarming statistics about prescription drug misuse and overdose death, as well as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – happening April 28. Listen to the full special report to find out how you can dispose of any unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications in your home and find a collection site at DEATakeBack.com

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April 23, 2018 50 mins

Dan Rather sits down with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator, Robert Patterson, to discuss the nation’s drug epidemic.  Check back on 4/23 for the full episode!

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