Cedar Rapids Police Takes Part in Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day events have had strong success for 11 years, and the Cedar Rapids Police Department announces it will continue its participation with the program coming up on April 24.
The concept of the program is to remove a growing amount of opioids and unused medication drugs from homes where there is a risk of abuse or accidental use or poisoning by visitors or family members. Studies show the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained within the home of a friend or family member.
Overdose deaths are on the rise according to a December report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which noted a significant increase from May 2019 to May 2020 (including disturbing trends during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.) 81,230 people in the United States died of a drug overdose during this period, so if you have concern that someone you know is on that path,
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Cedar Rapids Police Takes Part in Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
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October 20, 2020 at 2:30pm
Fairfax County Police Department participates in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this week with several drop-off locations, including Reston Hospital.
This Saturday (Oct. 24) Reston residents can properly dispose of their expired, unused, or unwanted prescription pills and patches, according to FCPD.
There will be drop-off locations across the county collecting items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including Reston Hospital(1850 Town Center Parkway) as it works to “Crush the Crisis” during this day.
“Volunteers will be collecting tablets, capsules, and patches of Hydrocodone (Norco, Lortab, Vicodin), Oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet), Tramadol (Ultram), Codeine, Fentanyl (Duragesic), Morphine, Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), and Oxymorphone(Opana), the press release said. “Needles, syringes, lancets, or liquids will
Local agencies have coordinated disposal sites for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The drive-through collection sites will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the North Logan City Library and the south Logan Walmart. The effort is a collaboration among the Logan and North Park police departments as well as the Northern Utah Substance Abuse Prevention Team and the Drug Enforcement Agency.
All prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and veterinary medications will be accepted, along with vape paraphernalia as long as the batteries have been removed. Needles and syringes will not be accepted.
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