Posted on October 24, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
This Saturday, individuals have the opportunity to help prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Agency are holding the 14th Prescription Drug Take Back on Saturday October 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This service is free, anonymous and there are no questions asked. The initiative addresses the prevalent public safety and health issue of prescription drugs being obtained from family and friends in order to be abused or sold. In the past 13 drug take back events, the DEA and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds of pills, which is more than 4,000 tons.
The program is unable to accept liquids, needles or sharps. They only accept prescription pills and patches. Follow this link to find the nearest drop-off spot in your area.
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Friday, October 21, 2016
Annual Drug Take Back Initiative Seeks Safe Disposal of Prescription Meds
Posted on October 21, 2016
Author Tyler Maffitt, WKVI
The Indiana State Police is participating in a nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” Initiative this weekend.
October 22nd will mark the 12th annual event for individuals to dispose of their prescription medications in a safe, no questions asked environment. The initiative is being sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) with disposal sites set-up across the country. The Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force is also participating.
State Police say they will have locations for drop-offs on Saturday at each of their posts, including the Bremen Post in Marshall County. The toll road location will not be participating for safety reasons. State Police will also have a location in Indianapolis on Friday.
According to information provided by organizers of the “Prescription Drug Take Back” Initiative, liquid and pill medications will be accepted. Needles used for certain treatment programs will not be accepted.
Indiana residents may drop-off their medication between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Author Tyler Maffitt, WKVI
The Indiana State Police is participating in a nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” Initiative this weekend.
October 22nd will mark the 12th annual event for individuals to dispose of their prescription medications in a safe, no questions asked environment. The initiative is being sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) with disposal sites set-up across the country. The Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force is also participating.
State Police say they will have locations for drop-offs on Saturday at each of their posts, including the Bremen Post in Marshall County. The toll road location will not be participating for safety reasons. State Police will also have a location in Indianapolis on Friday.
According to information provided by organizers of the “Prescription Drug Take Back” Initiative, liquid and pill medications will be accepted. Needles used for certain treatment programs will not be accepted.
Indiana residents may drop-off their medication between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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