At‑home drug disposal products can play an important role in keeping rural Coloradans safe

This commentary was originally published by The Conversation. Some Coloradans have a drug problem: old prescription medications clogging their medicine cabinets. Disposing of unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs is important to protect children and teens from accidental or unintentional exposure. Eliminating medications properly is also important to prevent contamination of vegetation, aquatic life and water […]
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