Throwing away expired, unwanted or unused medicines in the trash or flushing them down the toilet may pose serious risks to your family.
According to a recent study, more than 71,000 children visit emergency rooms annually for unintentional overdoses of prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Another study found that medicines like antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans. In addition, studies have shown that over 100 different pharmaceuticals have been detected in lakes, rivers, reservoirs and streams worldwide. |
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