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Drive-thru and drop off; Huntington residents dispose of unwanted drugs

For those needing to dispose of any unwanted medications, drug takeback stations were set up all over West Virginia Saturday. The National Drug Takeback Day was held in partnership with the Huntington Police Department, Cabell County Sheriff’s Department, and the Marshall University School of Pharmacy. In addition to the drop-off, they also offered “take-home” Deterra disposal pouches.

Drive-thru and drop off; Huntington residents dispose of unwanted drugs

Law enforcement agencies participate in National Drug Take-Back day

October is also Prescription Medication Awareness Month, so along with Beckley Police and representatives from the Attorney General’s office, members of West Virginia’s Raleigh County Prevention Coalition came out to hand out Deterra bags and other tools and resources to raise awareness about the misuse of prescription drugs.

Law enforcement agencies participate in National Drug Take-Back day

Beckley Police Department to participate in National Drug Take Back Day

In West Virginia, Beckley Police are teaming up with multiple agencies for National Drug Take Back Day. They will be collecting unused prescription drugs at the Raleigh County Commission on Aging on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Raleigh County Prevention Coalition will also be handing out Deterra bags to people who attend the event which help people dispose of drugs at home.

Beckley Police Department to participate in National Drug Take Back Day

Preparations underway for ‘National Take Back Day’ on Oct. 23

In Indiana, a local mother and co-founder of the 525 Foundation is teaming up with law enforcement for National Take Back Day. The goal is to eliminate thousands of pounds of prescription drugs in homes and on the streets in just one day. 5,000 free Deterra Drug Deactivation pouches will be made available to the public.

Preparations underway for ‘National Take Back Day’ on Oct. 23

Medication take-back events in Clinton County on Saturday

Medication Take-Back events will occur in Clinton County, Ohio, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s national take back effort. Staff from Talbert House Prevention Services will be on hand to assist and provide information about medication safety, the location of permanent drug disposal boxes in the county, and provide Deterra drug deactivation kits to interested community members.

Medication take-back events in Clinton County on Saturday