Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, also known as the DUMP Opioids Act, on April 26. Locally, VA Harlingen Health Care Center will take back prescription drugs for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Individuals (not only veterans) can use the VA facility to dispose of unused controlled substance prescription medications.

VA holds Medication Take Back Days to align with the bi-annual U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Take Back Days, occurring twice yearly on a Saturday or the Friday before in April and October.

For information about future events, follow VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System on Facebook.