Posted on October 31, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
More than 2,000 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were collected at Indiana State Police posts over the weekend. State Police and law enforcement agencies across the country teamed up with the Drug Enforcement Administration Saturday for the 16th nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Locally, the Bremen Post collected 20 pounds of medications, while the Lowell Post collected 6.5. The Bremen Police Department also had a collection point at the town’s CVS Pharmacy.
The goal of the take back initiative is to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by collecting expired, unused, and unwanted medications for proper disposal.
Showing posts with label Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Show all posts
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Thursday, November 2, 2017
ISP Collects Over 1,300 Pounds of Unwanted Prescription Drugs During Weekend Take Back Event
Posted on November 2, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
More than 1,300 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were collected by the Indiana State Police, during Saturday’s Take Back initiative. Locally, 41 pounds of medications were turned in at the Bremen Post, while the Lowell Post collected 25 pounds. Several local law enforcement agencies also took part.
Saturday’s event was the 14th nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration. It aims to prevent drug abuse and theft by helping people properly dispose of their prescription drugs.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
More than 1,300 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were collected by the Indiana State Police, during Saturday’s Take Back initiative. Locally, 41 pounds of medications were turned in at the Bremen Post, while the Lowell Post collected 25 pounds. Several local law enforcement agencies also took part.
Saturday’s event was the 14th nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration. It aims to prevent drug abuse and theft by helping people properly dispose of their prescription drugs.
Monday, October 2, 2017
10/3 - 5/2017 Prescription Drug Take Back Day
After a successful day of Prescription Drug Take Back Day we are going to do it again!
STARKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held October 3rd thru October 5th, 2017
On October 3rd thru October 5th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Starke County Sheriff’s Office will give the public an opportunity to prevent Prescription Pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your pills for disposal to 5435 E St Rd 8 (We will not accept NEEDLES) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to theft, misuse, and abuse.
Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.
Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines - flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash - both pose potential safety and health hazards.
STARKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held October 3rd thru October 5th, 2017
On October 3rd thru October 5th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Starke County Sheriff’s Office will give the public an opportunity to prevent Prescription Pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your pills for disposal to 5435 E St Rd 8 (We will not accept NEEDLES) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to theft, misuse, and abuse.
Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.
Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines - flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash - both pose potential safety and health hazards.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Starke County Sheriff’s Office Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative
Posted on August 30, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office will be working with community members to combat prescription drug abuse with their Prescription Drug Take-Back event today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prescription pills that sit in your medicine cabinet or around your home can be susceptible to theft, misuse and abuse. To prevent these types of crimes, the Sheriff’s Office is asking individuals to bring in potentially dangerous, expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs.
This event is very important to the community for a number of reasons. This initiative addresses the alarmingly high rates of prescription drug abuse, accidental poisonings and overdoses from these drugs while also giving people a safe way to dispose of unwanted prescriptions. The current method of disposal, throwing pills in the trash or flushing them down the toilet can potentially pose significant safety and health hazards.
The event is for prescription pills only; other drugs or needles will not be accepted. Pills for disposal can be brought to the Starke County Jail at 5435 E St Rd 8. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. According to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, the pills will be incinerated.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office will be working with community members to combat prescription drug abuse with their Prescription Drug Take-Back event today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prescription pills that sit in your medicine cabinet or around your home can be susceptible to theft, misuse and abuse. To prevent these types of crimes, the Sheriff’s Office is asking individuals to bring in potentially dangerous, expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs.
This event is very important to the community for a number of reasons. This initiative addresses the alarmingly high rates of prescription drug abuse, accidental poisonings and overdoses from these drugs while also giving people a safe way to dispose of unwanted prescriptions. The current method of disposal, throwing pills in the trash or flushing them down the toilet can potentially pose significant safety and health hazards.
The event is for prescription pills only; other drugs or needles will not be accepted. Pills for disposal can be brought to the Starke County Jail at 5435 E St Rd 8. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. According to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, the pills will be incinerated.
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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