Written by Delgado Staff Wednesday, 26 October 2011 11:43
SPRINGFIELD, IL–Illinois State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) announced today that the 3rd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday October 29, 2011 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
"During this past legislative session I passed House Bill 3090, co-sponsored in the House of Representatives by Luis Arroyo, which will permit any city, village or municipality to authorize its city hall or police to collect unused, expired or unwanted pharmaceutical drugs. However, this new law does not take effect until January 1, 2012," stated Senator Delgado, Chairman of the Senate Public Health Committee. "Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet, and this legislation will aid in eliminating the access to these drugs.’’
On September 25, 2010, the DEA in cooperation with State and local law enforcement agencies conducted the first ever National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Approximately 3,000 state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide participated in the event, and an estimated 121 tons of pills were turned in.
"According to the DEA, more than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs and each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America," stated Senator Delgado.
October 29 "Take Back Day" Collection Locations in Chicago include:
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Chicago Police Dept., 3151 West Harrison Street, Chicago
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Chicago Police Dept., 2150 North California Avenue, Chicago
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Chicago Police Dept., 5151 North Milwaukee, Chicago
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Chicago Police Dept., 2452 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago
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Chicago Police Dept., 5555 West Grand Avenue, Chicago
Permanent Prescription Drug Take Back Locations in Chicago include:
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Chicago Court House, 2452 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago
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Chicago Police Dept., 5555 West Grand Ave., Chicago
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Chicago Police Dept., 3151 West Harrison Street, Chicago
Senator Delgado Menu
2nd District
Years served: 1999 - 2006 (House); 2006 - Present (Senate)
Committee assignments: Human Services; Appropriations I; Public Health (Chairperson); Consumer Protection (Vice-Chairperson); Executive Appointments; Committee of the Whole; Joint Comm. on Government Reform; Subcommittee on Amendments.
Biography: Full-time state legislator; born in Newark, NJ.; B.A. in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University; Leadership Chairman of the 2nd Legislative District's Volunteer Political Organization; married (wife, Iris), has two children.
