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Drug Take-Back Program Today
September 25, 2010
The Escambia County Sheriff’s and the Drug Enforcement Administration have planned a prescription drug round-up for Saturday, part of a nationwide effort to collect and destroy prescription medication that is out of date or no longer needed.
“Prescription drug abuse is not uncommon in our community and this is an opportunity for members of our community to get rid of their unwanted drugs before they fall into the hands of someone who may misuse them,” Sheriff David Morgan said.
Escambia County deputies will collect the prescription drugs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at the Walgreen’s at 4497 Mobile Highway and at CVS at 2090 South Highway 29 as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s free National Drug Take Back Day.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will also be available at these locations with information on the environmental benefits and ways citizens should dispose of prescription drugs properly. DEP will also be collecting retail plastic bags. Citizens who bring in 25 or more plastic bags for recycling will receive a reusable shopping bag, a microfiber cloth or a day pass to any Florida State Park, while supplies last.
This event is a part of a national take-back effort. For more information concerning the prescription drug round-up, please contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing Unit at (850) 436-9496.
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2 Responses to “Drug Take-Back Program Today”
It sounds good, but sounds to good to true.sounds like FREE drugs to me for some people in the system. I wonder if any will hit the street,I would be suprised if none does.but who will know..(just something to think about)
This is such good news. And keep in mind that ANY out of date or unwanted medications should be turned in for proper disposal because medication residue is showing up in the water supply