National Drug Take Back Day returns to West Michigan on Saturday
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 21:07 · Archive
West Michigan residents can safely dispose of unused prescriptions at about 20 locations on Saturday.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an initiative by the US Drug Enforcement Agency, takes place on Saturday 24 October from 10am to 2pm at about 20 participating locations across West Michigan. The programme aims to take prescriptions out of circulation, preventing misuse or accidental ingestion.
Residents can dispose of tablets, capsules, patches and some other forms of prescription medications. Liquid medications such as injectable drugs will not be accepted, nor will needles, syringes or illicit drugs. Kent County residents wishing to dispose of sharps may do so through the Kent County Health Department's SafeSharps programme.
Take Back Day collected more than 100,000 pounds of medications across Michigan and Ohio last year. However, safe disposal of prescription drugs is available year-round at dozens of locations across West Michigan. Michigan State Police posts also accept some medications year-round.
How it is being reported
- Mid-Michigan Matters: Michigan State Police to host National Drug Take Back DayMichigan State Police posts across the state will participate in National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday.WILX · 19 Oct, 18:27
- National Drug Take Back Day returns to West MichiganWest Michiganders with unused, unwanted or expired prescriptions will have a convenient opportunity to safely dispose of them Saturday.Woodtv · 19 Oct, 18:04
In this story: US Drug Enforcement Agency · West Michigan · Kent County · Michigan State Police · Kent County Health Department
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