Plenty of places to bring unused meds on Saturday
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Published: 4/22/2021 3:33:11 PM
Residents can dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs at numerous locations in Franklin and Hampshire counties on Saturday as part of the 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
In Franklin County, the Deerfield, Greenfield, Leverett, Montague and Sunderland police departments are designated drop-off areas between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to an event flier. All disposal services are free.
Permanent drop-off boxes are also available at the police stations in Ashfield, Athol, Bernardston, Buckland, Deerfield, Erving, Greenfield, Leverett, Montague, Orange, Sunderland and Whately in Franklin County.
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National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)
BROOKFIELD, WI Overdose deaths are rising in Wisconsin and across the U.S. To stymie the spread of narcotics and fight drug addictions, law enforcement is holding an event to collect unwanted prescription medications.
On Saturday, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held across the U.S.
Brookfield residents can drop off their unwanted prescriptions:
Subscribe Waukesha County Sheriff s Department, 515 W Moreland Blvd, Drop Box only M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Town of Brookfield Police Department, 655 N Janacek Rd., Drop box only M-F. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, April 24. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department along with TASK, will be at Safeway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to take in all medication for disposal.
This national event 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, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
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Nearly one in two Americans take prescription drugs.
State and local officials are providing a way to dispose of old unwanted prescriptions.
This Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Michigan State Police posts will be collecting prescription drugs that are expired or not needed.
“Take Back Prescription Drug Day lets us have a conversation with our family and friends to say that drugs we have are either unused or expired and we should safely dispose of them,” said DEA Agent Joseph O. Dixon.
In the last 10 years, the Drug Enforcement Agency has brought in more than 6,800 tons of prescription drugs on this day.
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