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Raleigh County Commission on Aging hosts National Drug Take Back Day event

In West Virginia, The Beckley Police Department was on hand at the facility all day securely collecting the drugs to eventually be sent off to the DEA where they will properly be disposed of. And representatives from the Attorney General’s Office and the Raleigh County Prevention Coalition were also there, promoting safe ways to get rid of the drugs and why it’s important to do so. And beyond raising awareness, helping people find easier ways to get rid of these unused drugs is a crucial part of the prevention process, and Deterra bags getting handed out at the event make the process even easier.

Raleigh County Commission on Aging hosts National Drug Take Back Day event

Raleigh County Prevention Coalition encourages safe disposal of medication for National Take Back Day

To help encourage proper disposal, the Raleigh County Prevention Coalition in West Virginia has 5,000 Deterra drug disposal bags which they will be passing out during the event. The bags, which were provided by Community Connection in Mercer County, fill with liquid when squeezed to safely destroy the medication inside. The bag and its contents can be thrown in the trash.

Raleigh County Prevention Coalition encourages safe disposal of medication for National Take Back Day

Safely dispose of expired prescription drugs Saturday, October 23

You can participate in the DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. by disposing of their unused and expired medications at one of the following locations around Fayette County, GA. You can also use Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouches in your own home; the materials in the pouch deactivate the medicine and make them safe to throw away in your own home.

Safely dispose of expired prescription drugs Saturday, October 23

Candidates Discuss Solutions For Drug Problem

In New York, candidates for Chautauqua County executive had a private debate with local news outlets, and one candidate, PJ Wendel, discussed how he would use Deterra bags as part of his plan to decrease drug use in New York. Wendel noted that from the federal $24.6 million American Rescue Plan Act funds, the county is going to buy 40,000 Deterra bags. Wendel said he wants to pass a law that requires pharmacies that sell prescription drugs to hand out these Deterra bags when opioid medication is sold.

Candidates Discuss Solutions For Drug Problem