Wellness Awareness Week coming to Mineral County
Barbara High
Tribune Staff Writer
KEYSER - Child abuse, drug addiction and living a healthier lifestyle will be among the topics examined during Wellness Awareness Week April 19-23 in Mineral County.
Hosted by the ONTRACK! Coalition to address issues that happen in our community, the event will consist of several webinars available for viewing, and also have experts on hand to answer questions. The event will also have a TikTok challenge and will run end on April 24 to coincide with National Drug Take Back Day.
Dug Takes Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and health issue. Misused prescription stimulants, sedatives, and tranquilizers are of great concern, as most abused prescription drugs are obtained from family members and friends. This event provides and opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths by turning in old and used medications.
Statesville Police Department Drug Take Back Events
The Statesville Police Department will be participating in the 2021 spring National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24
th, 2021. The drop off times will be from
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and we have 2 collection sites available for the community to drop their old, unused, and unwanted medications.
This is a news release template from the DEA promoting the National Drug Take Back Day:
NEWS RELEASE
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On the heels of largest collection to-date, federal, state and local partners prepare for April event
DATELINE – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration announces its 20
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In October 2020, Americans turned in nearly 493 tons (more than 985,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at nearly 4,600 sites operated by the DEA, and more than 4,100 of its state and local law enforcement partners. (Shutterstock)
FOXBOROUGH, MA The Foxborough Police Department will join cities and towns throughout Massachusetts participating in National Drug Take Back Day.
The police department will accept expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 24, at the public safety building at 8 Chestnut St.
Drop-offs are anonymous, and no paperwork is necessary. Personal information should be blacked out on the label, but medication name and dosage information must remain visible. Prescription, non-prescription and veterinary pills will be accepted. Sharps will also be accepted as long as they are stored properly.
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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Reston Hospital Center has again partnered with the Fairfax County Police Department to host a drug collection site in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Drug Take Back Day on April 24.
Located at 1850 Town Center Parkway, the hospital’s collection site will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for visitors to drop off unused or expired opioid medications. It will be situated in the circular drive at the Pavilion 1 rear entrance, which will also be available for drive-thru drop-offs.
Reston Hospital Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Taghon says the “Crush the Crisis” drug take-back day is an especially vital initiative this year, as the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic could be contributing to the ongoing opioid epidemic.