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Drug drop-off locations available this week

80 mg pills of OxyContin.

Photo credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara, 2010 | 80 mg pills of OxyContin.

With prescription drug abuse on the rise, law enforcement and public health officials are encouraging residents to dispose of unwanted or expired medication at drop-off locations across Long Island this week.

On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the federal Drug Enforcement Agency will host drug reclamation events throughout the country where people can anonymously turn in painkillers and other...

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