To avoid accidental overdoses, water contamination and other unwanted outcomes, everyone is encouraged to dispose of their unused or expired prescription drugs safely and anonymously.
The West Virginia Attorney General’s office announced last week they are partnering with local law enforcement and substance abuse prevention groups to responsibly dispose of unused medication.
“Take Back Day is an important national event that occurs twice a year. It provides an invaluable service in keeping potentially deadly drugs out of our neighborhoods,” Attorney General J.B. McCuskey said in a release. “Too many West Virginians’ lives have been destroyed by opioids. By collecting unused or unwanted prescription medications, we can reduce the number of opioids and other pain medications in our communities.”
More than 50 locations will be available in communities across the state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m this Saturday, April 26.
Launched in 2010, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) spearheads Drug Take Back Day and typically hosts two prescription Drug Take Back days per year—one in the spring and one in the fall. The DEA provides an online tool to find a local collection location.
According to the release, the Attorney General Public Health Trust previously awarded prescription drug incinerators to law enforcement agencies across the state. The incinerators are used to destroy unwanted/expired pills and are shared among law enforcement agencies.
