National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, which brings the opportunity for anyone to safely get rid of unused and expired meds.
Why participate? Experts say there are good reasons to safely dispose of medicines you no longer need.
First, they shouldn't fall into the hands of children and grandchildren, especially powerful opioid pain killers that can be deadly in higher doses.
Second, some expired meds can become more potent and could interact with other drugs.
On the other hand, some out-of-date medications can be less effective, making them dangerous in other ways.
Drug Take Back Day also gives authorities a chance to remind people not to flush old drugs down the toilet
It's recommended you remove labels from prescription bottles or use a marker to conceal personal information.
To find the nearest location, use the Drug Take Back Day search engine HERE.