9/26/14 - An event this weekend will again allow Livingston County residents to rid their homes of potentially dangerous prescription drugs. Rates of prescription drug abuse are said to be alarmingly high across the United States, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to the types of drugs. A number of local law enforcement agencies are again partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, giving the public its sixth opportunity rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, un-used and un-wanted prescription drugs. Officials say the effort addresses a vital public safety and public health issue because medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Michigan State Police at the Brighton Post, the Livingston County Sheriffâs Department as well as the Hamburg Township, Brighton and Fowlerville Police Departments will be serving as drop-off locations. Those locations will have staff available between the hours of 10am until 2pm to help with the collection but also answer any questions people might have. Brighton Police Chief Tom Wightman tells WHMI they have a great turnout each year and typically collect between 70 and 80 pounds at their department. No liquids, inhalers, patches, or syringes will be accepted and the service is free and anonymous. Information about the effort and participating locations are available in the attached press release. (JM)
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