Annual National Drug Take-Back event in Pueblo, Saturday
Pueblo County Sheriff s Office
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - The Pueblo County Sheriff s Office announced that Saturday is National Drug Take-Back Event .
PCSO said people who have unwanted or unused prescription drugs they want to dispose of can bring them to the event at 3 different locations in Pueblo County:
• Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office West Sub-Station, 320 Joe Martinez Blvd., Pueblo West
• Pueblo Rural Fire Station, 29912 U.S. Highway 50 E. (between Wago Drive and 30th Lane)
• Valley Health Mart Pharmacy, 4493 Bent Brothers Blvd. Colorado City
All locations will be accepting prescription drugs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: How To Safely Dispose Of Old Medications
04/24/21 AT 7:10 AM
Every year, April 24 is observed as the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This day is observed twice a year, April 24 and Oct. 26, to provide people with safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, according to Drugs Enforcement Administration.
For a country that sees millions abusing prescription drugs, experts say more than 18 million people aged 12 and older have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons.
Hence, the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is the right time to clean out our medicine cabinets and educate the general public about the same.
Dispose of your unused medicine this Saturday for National Drug Take Back Day
Drugs can be disposed of at dozens of locations across Metro Detroit
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METRO DETROIT – The Drug Enforcement Agency and Detroit Police Department are joining Saturday for something they hope will have an impact far greater than any drug bust.
For some households, the medicine cabinet can be a deadly drug dealer, which is why the DEA is especially partnering with DPD and the Love Detroit Prevention Coalition in increase collection efforts across Metro Detroit.
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“Think about who has access to your medicine cabinets that are typically in your bathroom,” said Detroit DEA Diversion program manager Kathy Federico. “You’ve got family members, you’ve got your kids.”
Drug Take Back Day to provide opportunity for community members to get rid of unwanted prescriptions
Opportunities are available throughout our area
April 23, 2021 6:25 PM Greg White
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9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers in 2019.
That’s according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Local health leaders say safety disposing of your medications decreases the chance of problems.
“It deters people from abusing or misusing the substances. Or having if they have youth or kids in the household, that they’re not reaching into the medicine cabinets,” said Alliance 2 Heal coordinator and La Crosse County health educator Al Bliss.
There are plenty of opportunities to drop off your unwanted medications this Saturday.