Making sure that your expired or unused medicine is disposed of properly is a great way to contribute to your city in a positive way.

Attention Baltimore: It is National Poison Prevention Week! President John F. Kennedy declared the third week in March as Poison Prevention Week in 1962, in order to raise awareness about the extreme and sometimes fatal dangers of poisonings. Poisoning is the number one cause of injury-related death in the United States. One of many critical aspects to poison prevention is the safe disposal of medications and substances.

In honor of National Poison Prevention Week (March 20-26), My Brother’s Keeper is here to teach you about safe medicine disposal in Baltimore and why it is important. (more…)