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Sunny Linnebur, Professor of Geriatric Pharmacy, University of Colorado Anschutz

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

Unused medications can become a hazard when not disposed of safely. mediaphotos/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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 supplies.

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