Whether it was from cleaning out cabinets before heading off for the summer, taking regular safety measures around the house or taking part in the recent Prescription Drug Take Back Day, residents of Fountain Hills and the surrounding communities have turned in nearly 270 pounds of expired, unused or unwanted pills in the past couple of months.
The most recent Prescription Drug Take Back Day was held on April 24, when residents had an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous prescription drugs.
Sgt. Michael Lawson updated the Fountain Hills Youth Substance Abuse Coalition about the success of the event at its May 6 meeting, noting that 93.4 pounds of pills were collected on that day alone. Continuing his update, Lawson noted that 96 pounds of medication were dropped off at the townâs permanent drop box in March, with another 80 pounds added to the total in April.