By Associated Press - Tuesday, October 18, 2016

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Tempe police and federal drug enforcement agents are giving the public a chance to properly dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs in their homes.

The goal of a drug disposal event being held Saturday at a Tempe police substation is to combat drug abuse.

Authorities say the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

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People can anonymously dispose of the drugs at the event.

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