4/25/13 - Another opportunity is being offered to community members this weekend to safely dispose of prescription drugs and keep them from falling into the wrong hands. The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday. There are a number of drop-off locations for those who may have missed previous events or just accumulated un-wanted or un-used prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. Officials say one of the biggest issues facing Livingston County is prescription drug abuse and this is an easy, anonymous way to dispose of medications at a variety of convenient locations. As an added incentive this year, Michigan State Police will offer tours of the new Brighton Post. Sergeant Mark Thompson tells WHMI they managed to collect 85 pounds of prescription medication last year and are hoping to beat that record this year. A number of local law enforcement agencies are taking part this Saturday where medications can be disposed of, along with the Walgreens located at Grand River and Golf Club Road in Howell. Big red barrels can also be found year round at a number of locations for safe disposal. All of the drugs collected at sites will later be properly destroyed in an environmentally safe manner. A list of sites and more information can be found in the attachment below. (JM)
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