Leftover prescription drugs in the home that is no longer needed can have serious unintended consequences, which is the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is partnering with communities nationwide for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is slated for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 26, offers people the chance to safely dispose of unwanted prescriptions.

Families can minimize the risk of medications falling into the wrong hands by simply bringing unused medications to one of the 4,500 drop-off locations this Saturday," said DEA Acting Administrator Derek S.