Apr 23, 2021
GLOVERSVILLE The Gloversville Police Department Neighborhood Engagement Unit, in cooperation with Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Prevention Council and the Rob Constantine Recovery Center, will host a drive-thru prescription take back from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and offer drive-thru Narcan training in the north parking lot of City Hall, between City Hall and the Fire Department, according to a news release.
The participants will be able to dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused prescription medications and/or receive Narcan training and supplies without leaving their vehicle.
The event is being held in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Takeback Day. “The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on drug use and health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, an