Illinois declares June 10, 2026, as Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to reduce overdose deaths.
Illinois is declaring June 10, 2026, as Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to encourage residents to turn in unused or expired prescription drugs. Despite a decrease in overdose deaths, Illinois still saw 3,502 such deaths in 2023. Prescription drug take-back events, where residents can safely dispose of their medications, have proven effective in reducing overdose deaths. The state has seen success with these events, including Cook County collecting 5,443 pounds of unused medication and DuPage County collecting 13,470 pounds.
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