scope:

Purpose:

This issuance:

• In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02, establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for developing, publishing, and implementing procedural guidance for a Drug Take Back Program throughout the Military Health System, in accordance with Parts 1300-1321 of Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, also known and referred to in this issuance as the "Controlled Substances Act."

• Provides the policy foundation to establish drug take back programs that will provide members or beneficiaries of the uniformed services and their dependents with a prompt, safe, and effective method for disposing of unused, unwanted, and expired medications in order to avoid their potential for misuse, diversion, or accidental poisoning.