Office of Attorney General of Florida
04/26/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/26/2024 14:39
Attorney General Moody's Week in Review - April 26, 2024
This week, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and I urged Floridians to help us fight the opioid crisis by participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Floridians can safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications at a local drop-off location. National Drug Take Back Day is a biannual event hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration every April and October.
Nationally, more than 112,000 people died from drug overdose in 2023. According to the 2022 Florida Department of Law Enforcement Medical Examiners Annual Report, Florida lost more than 8,000 to opioid-related overdoses.
While illicit fentanyl is the main cause of these deaths, prescription medication found discarded in a friend or family member's medicine cabinet can often feed a fatal addiction. By participating in Drug Take Back Day, Floridians can be part of the solution by safely disposing of expired or unwanted medications.
To find a drop-off location and to learn more about National Drug Take Back Day, visit DEA.gov/TakeBackDay. You can find year-round drop-off locations to dispose of unwanted medications at DoseOfRealityFL.com.
By fighting the opioid crisis, and helping those with addiction, we are building a Stronger, Safer Florida.
In The News
'Be part of the solution:' Moody urges Floridians to join in Drug Take Back Day, FOX 29 West Palm Beach
Read MoreAshley Moody urges Floridians to participate in Saturday's National Drug Take Back Day, WPTV West Palm Beach
Read MoreDitch old and unused medications, Florida attorney general says, WUFT News
Read MoreFlorida Attorney General Ashley Moody visits Havana neighborhood, see who she honored Tuesday, WTXL Tallahassee
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Read MoreEvents
This week, Attorney General Moody spoke to the Network of Entrepreneurs & Business Advocates in Tallahassee about keeping Florida businesses thriving by upholding the rule of law and supporting law enforcement.
Attorney General Moody hosting the Distinguished Victim Services Award Ceremony in Havana during National Victims' Rights Week.
Attorney General Moody presenting a Florida Cabinet resolution to OAG Victim Services Program Specialist Michelle Johnson on behalf of the Big Bend Victim Assistance Coalition recognizing Crime Victims' Rights Week in the state of Florida.
Attorney General Moody and law enforcement leaders in West Palm Beach urging Floridians to participate in the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day occurring this Saturday.