The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the State Drug Control Office to give residents easier access to medication drop off and disposal. On Monday, Deputy Sheriff, Jesse Swensen, announced the placement of a permanent drop box in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office at 200 North 5
th St. in Guthrie Center. This effort was made possible through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy in an effort to address the increasing issue of prescription drug abuse. Director of that office, Dale Woolery, says they are pleased to help with providing a secure and environmentally responsible option for the disposal of unused prescription drugs. This, he adds, will help prevent potential diversion and abuse. “Most prescription drugs that are abused come from friends or family, so cleaning out medicine cabinets can save lives,” Woolery says. Swensen agrees and says drug use can actually escalate from there. “Once addicted, some of these individuals may the
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