The DEA is encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications

EL PASO, Texas - Drug take-back day aims to prevent addiction and reduce drug poisoning deaths. Tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you can go to any collection site and dispose of any unneeded medication.

Opioid misuse remains at epidemic levels in the United States.  According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a majority of people who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend.

To know the nearest location of a collection site for you go to www.DEATakeBack.com