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NEW ORLEANS — On Saturday, parishes across the state took part in drug take back day.

It’s an effort by the DEA and the Louisana National Guard to collect expired medications in a safe way.

Unused prescriptions can be illegally sold or even abused by someone who is struggling with addiction.