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Green Tip: Paxil in the pipes |
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Green Tip of the Week: Paxil in the pipes
For years, doctors advised patients to flush unused or outdated medications down the toilet. Today, scientists are urging us to stop this practice because waste water treatment plants cannot remove these substances and everything from hormones to codeine have been detected in streams and lakes. The health risks to animals and humans are unclear. For guidelines on safe disposal of medications, visit NoDrugsDownTheDrain.com
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