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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

How to Properly Dispose of Prescription Medication

Tuesday January 20, 2009

Thinking about flushing those expired meds? Think again!

Bet you didn't know that throwing out your prescription medicine the wrong way could lead to drug abuse, accidental overdose, and even water contamination. Don't worry many Americans are misinformed about the proper way to dispose of old, expired, and unwanted prescription medications.

Read: How to Properly Dispose of Prescription Drugs

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