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National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)
LAKEWOOD, OH Overdose deaths are rising in Ohio and across the U.S. To stymie the spread of narcotics and fight drug addictions, law enforcement is holding an event to collect unwanted prescription medications.
On Saturday, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held across the U.S. Lakewood residents can drop off their unwanted prescriptions at the Lakewood police department, 12650 Detroit Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Personnel will be in the department lobby to assist with disposals.
Lakewood police also have a prescription drop off box available in their lobby. Residents can dispose of unwanted medications using that box at any time.