Communities host events to safely dispose of unused medications
社區舉辦活動，以安全方式處理未使用的藥物
Have you ever cleaned out your medicine cabinet and wondered what to do with old pills?
你是否曾清理過藥櫃，並納悶該如何處理過期的藥物？
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) organizes the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day twice a year.
這項以社區為核心的活動，為民眾提供了一種免費且匿名的管道，可將過期或未使用的藥物送至當地站點。
This community-focused event offers a free and anonymous way for people to drop off expired or unused medication at local sites.
透過與地方執法機構及藥局合作，該計畫有助於防止這些藥物落入可能濫用它們的人手中。
By working with local law enforcement and pharmacies, the program helps keep these substances out of the hands of people who might misuse them.
除了防止藥物轉用（ㄓㄨㄢˇㄩㄥˋ），這些活動對於公共安全也至關重要。
Proper disposal prevents accidental poisoning in children and pets.
這同時也能保護環境，因為將舊藥沖入馬桶可能會污染當地的水源。
It also protects the environment, as flushing old drugs down the toilet can contaminate local water supplies.
雖然這些活動不可或缺（ㄅㄨˋㄎㄜˇㄏㄨˋㄑㄩㄝ），許多地點也提供全年無休的回收箱，以利持續使用。
While these events are essential, many locations also offer year-round collection kiosks for ongoing access.
若你無法參加回收日，請記得在丟棄前移除標籤上的個人資訊。
For those who miss the event, the FDA suggests mixing medication with unappealing materials like coffee grounds before putting them in the trash.
透過這些小行動，能顯著降低風險，並讓我們的社區更加健康與安全。
Together, these small actions significantly reduce risks and keep our communities healthier and safer.
