Sample #TakeBackDay Social Media Posts

Here are some enhanced captions for your Drug Take Back campaign.

🌸 “Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet!” 🌸 The perfect time to clear out old and unused medications. Join us for Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Find your local drop-off site at www.DEATakeBack.com. #TakeBackDay

🐦 “Spring Into Action!” 🐦 Make room for fresh, healthy habits by safely disposing of old meds this April 26th! Visit a Drug Take Back Day collection site near you from 10 AM to 2 PM. Find a location at www.DEATakeBack.com. #TakeBackDay

🐰 “Hop to It! Don’t Let Expired Meds Linger.” 🐰 Spring is the season of renewal! Safely dispose of unused medications on April 26th, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Visit www.DEATakeBack.com to find your nearest collection site. #TakeBackDay

🐣 “Time for a Spring Clean-Up!” 🐣 Just like the birds and bees, let’s make sure those old meds are safely disposed of! Join us on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Visit www.DEATakeBack.com for more details. #TakeBackDay

🦋 “Fly Into Spring With a Clean Medicine Cabinet!” 🦋 Safely dispose of unused medications and clear out your cabinets this April 26th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Find a collection site near you at www.DEATakeBack.com. #TakeBackDay

🐇 “Bunny-Hop Your Old Meds Away!” 🐇 Let’s make this spring cleaning extra special by getting rid of old medications. Join us on April 26th, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM for Drug Take Back Day. Visit www.DEATakeBack.com for more details. #TakeBackDay

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!

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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.

• To find our safe disposal materials ILHPP/Shop
• At home safe medication disposal: Deterra 
• Drug Overdose Prevention Program Near You
• DEA’s image gallery: generic pill and drug photos
• Take Back Partnership Toolbox:  Take Back posters and pamphlets
• Drugs of Abuse: DEA publication w/facts about most commonly abused drugs
• www.JustThinkTwice.com (for teens)
• www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com (for parents, caregivers, and teachers)
• www.CampusDrugPrevention.gov (for teachers and college campus community leaders/advisors)
• www.OperationPrevention.com
• Year-Round Collection Sites prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the authorized collectors at any time.
• Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines (Source:  Food & Drug Administration (FDA))
• How to Dispose of Medicines Properly (Source:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA))