Controlled substances

• YES at Law Enforcement Offices

• NO at pharmacies

• Controlled substances, such as narcotics, are drugs with a high potential for abuse. Examples of controlled substances are amphetamines, Valium, Ritalin, morphine, methadone and oxycodone. Current regulations allow only the patient or law enforcement to legally have custody of the drug.
• To find law enforcement locations in Washington that accept all medicines, including controlled substances, click here.
• If a location is not near you, click here for a description of how to dispose of your medicines in the garbage. Do not flush down the toilet or put down the sink!
• Federal legislation is pending in the U.S. Congress that would amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow residents more options to return their medicines for safe disposal.