Wednesday, 17 September 2008

Health Facilities Flush Estimated 250 Million Pounds of Drugs a Year

Check out this article on Truthout.org --- Shocking!

"Millions of pounds of unused and expired pharmaceuticals are flushed down the drain across the United States annually by the health services industry. Traces of these drugs are found in the nation's drinking water supplies, affecting at least 46 million Americans, and in rivers and streams where they harm aquatic wildlife species. (Photo: Getty Images)"

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