Bernie, Missouri - On Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the Bernie Police Dept will host the annual DEA National RX Take Back Day.

Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - a record amount of prescription drugs.

Bring your unused, unwanted, or expired medications for safe disposal to the Bernie police Department.

This even is sponsored by Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, local law enforcement, and local pharmacies.

"Keep them safe! Clean them out! Take them back!"

"The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet."

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.