Florence police working to keep prescription drugs out of the wrong hands

Dispose of unwanted medication at these sites Saturday:

HUNTINGTON — The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26.

Florence police working to keep prescription drugs out of the wrong hands

This weekend, the Florence Police Department, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is hosting a Drug Take Back Day to encourage the community to dispose of unused prescription drugs safely.Old, expired and unwanted prescription drugs can be dropped off for free on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two locations: the Florence Police Department and the Kroger parking lot on Mall Road. Residents can bring tablets, capsu…

Law enforcement to collect unused prescription drugs on Take Back Day

The federal Drug Enforcement Agency this weekend is teaming up with local law enforcement in its biannual effort to collect unused prescription drugs.

DEA's National Take Back Day returns April 26 to help prevent prescription drug misuse

Memphis, TN – The Drug Enforcement Administration, in coordination with more than 4,400 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering communities across the United States a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of unneeded prescription medications. With nearly 4,500 collection sites nationwide, Take Back Day aims to reduce the…

Chico State hosting prescription drug take-back event as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

According to Chico State’s University Police Department, these events help prevent drug misuse and helps to protect the environment. Officials say that the drop-off provide an easy way to keep medications from contaminating the water and soil.

Drug Take Back Day happens April 26

WIZMnews.com Across the area and the rest of the country, people can safely get rid of old and unused medications this weekend. The National DEA Take Back Day provides a way to drive-up, drop off expired or unused drugs, and drive off. According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, there are a number of items that can be dropped off. They include capsules, creams, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, ointments, patches, pills, and vials. Liquids nee…