DEA's National Drug Take Back Day

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe,
convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription
drugs, while also educating the general public about the
potential for abuse of medications.

Year Round Safe Disposal Posters

Year Round Safe Disposal English Poster

Drug Take Back Social Media

Drug Take Back Day Halloween Social Media Graphics

Drug Take Back Day Social Media Graphics

Clark County DTB 10/2024
Jersey County DTB 10/2024
Madison County DTB 10/2024
McLean County DTB 10/2024
Ogle County DTB 10/2024
Peoria County DTB 10/2024
Sangamon County DTB 10/2024
Scott County DTB 10/2024
Tazewell County DTB 10/2024
Union County DTB 10/2024

Sample #TakeBackDay Social Media Posts

Here are some enhanced captions for your Drug Take Back campaign use them in their entirety or modify them for your local audience:

  • Don’t Let Old Medications Haunt Your Cabinets! This October, take action during Drug Take Back Day! Find a safe disposal location near you on Saturday, October 26th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Visit www.DEATakeBack.com for details. #TakeBackDay
  • Fall into Healthy Habits! October is the perfect time to clear out expired and unused medications. Join us for Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Find your collection site at www.DEATakeBack.com. #TakeBackDay

Halloween-Themed Captions:

  • 🕷️ “It’s Drug Take Back Time!” Grab those old and unused medications and make way for a healthier you! Join us on Saturday, October 26th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Find a collection site near you at www.DEATakeBack.com. #TakeBackDay
  • 👻 “Is Your Medicine Cabinet Spooky?” Casper is ready to help you dispose of old medications safely! Join us for Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Visit www.DEATakeBack.com to find a drop-off location. #TakeBackDay
  • 🎃 “It’s the Great Drug Take Back, Illinois!” Don’t forget to celebrate with us on October 26th! We hope the Great Pumpkin brings you lots of unwanted medication to dispose of safely. #TakeBackDay

Feel free to mix and match or tweak any of these to better suit your style!

Sample #TakeBackDay Social Media Posts

Here are some enhanced captions for your Drug Take Back campaign use them in their entirety or modify them for your local audience:

  • Hey [Enter County Name] County! Are you ready for October’s Drug Take Back Day? Safely disposing of unused and expired medications helps prevent misuse and protects our community. Join us on October 26th, 2024!
  • Attention, Illinois residents! Did you know that safe use, storage, and disposal of medications are key to preventing misuse and diversion? Mark your calendars for October 26th, 2024—#DrugTakeBackDay! Check out local locations with year-round safe disposal boxes. #TakeBackDay #SafeDisposalIsASolution
    *If you know of any additional locations not listed, please share in the comments! Drug Enforcement Administration – DEA

Feel free to adjust any specific details or tone to better fit your audience!

Tag The Prescription Playbook in Instagram (@ilhpprxplaybook), Facebook (@IL HPP Rx Playbook), Twitter (@IL_RxPlaybook)

Tag DEA in Instagram and Facebook at @DEAHQ and Take Back using the following hashtags:

#TakeBackDay:  use in all social media posts. Get Take Back Day information and resources.

Additional hashtags used in campaign-related posts and shared content:

  • #DEA
  • #Opioids
  • #OpioidCrisis
  • #WellnessWednesday
  • #OpioidEpidemic
  • #SafeDisposal
  • #SecureYourMeds

The following are useful links to drug facts and resource materials during and after #TakeBackDay.

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