LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - People have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted medications during a National Drug Take-Back Day event at the La Crosse County Health Department this Saturday. The event runs from 9 a.m. until noon at the La Crosse County Health and Human Services Building at 300 N. 4th St. in downtown La Crosse. A drive-thru and contactless drop-off option is available for items such as prescription drugs, medications, ointments, creams, inhalers, and many other items. Organizers said the focus of the take-back event is to help make sure that potentially dangerous prescriptions and over-the-counter medications are disposed of properly.