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Charleston to Participate In National Drug Take Back Day

West Virginia law enforcement will participate in National Drug Take Back Day giving West Virginians the opportunity to dispose of drugs safely.

Updated on April 24, 2024 at 3:18 p.m.

More Drug Take Back Day Activities Announced

The Prevention Empowerment Partnership (PEP), will host a National Drug Take Back Day event in partnership with the Huntington Police Department, Cabell County Sheriff’s Department and Marshall University School of Pharmacy from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at various area locations.

Drop-off locations for April’s Take Back Day include:

  • Drug Emporium, 3 E Mall Road, Barboursville
  • Cabell County EMS Station, 1133 20th St., Huntington
  • Cabell County EMS Station, 1766 Washington Ave., Huntington
  • Huntington Police Department, 675 10th St. Huntington.

Also, the Attorney General’s Office is coordinating with Capitol Police and the state Department of Homeland Security at a Take Back location from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the State Capitol Complex Safe Zone adjacent to the Culture Center at the Greenbrier/Washington Street entrance.

Additionally on Saturday, the Attorney General’s Office will assist the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office at 1078 Main St. in Elkview, the Vienna Fire Department at 609 28th St. in Vienna and the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office at 510 S. Raleigh St. in Martinsburg. 

On Friday, April 26, the Attorney General’s Office will assist the Logan County Sheriff’s Office from 1-2 p.m. at the Man Community Park at the former Man Junior High School lot.

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The Charleston Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.

According to a press release, this is a chance for the public to turn in unused or expired prescription medication in a safe and responsible manner.

Medications can be turned in beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding at 2 p.m. at six Charleston locations:

  • Walgreens: 655 Washington Street West Charleston, WV 25302
  • Drug Emporium:1603 Kanawha Blvd. West Charleston, WV 25302
  • WV Drug Intervention Institute:118 Capital Street Charleston, WV 25301
  • Piggly Wiggly: 5003 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304
  • Fruth Pharmacy: 864 Oakwood Road Charleston, WV 25314
  • Krogers Ashton Place:1100 Fledderjohn Road Charleston, WV 25304

W. Va. Agencies Participating in Drug Take Back Day

Law enforcement officials in West Virginia are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Drug Take Back Day.

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said it will have deputies stationed at each detachment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Deputies will be posted at detachments in Saint Albans, Cross Lanes, Sissonville, Elkview and Quincy.

Detachment locations can be found online. Also, a drug take back box is located at the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Charleston headquarters and available for disposals during business hours on weekdays.

Other agencies in West Virginia are also participating. More information is available online.
 

Prescription Drug Collection Effort Set in West Virginia

An annual prescription drug take-back event at West Virginia’s Capitol is being expanded to two days this month.

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said in a news release that state employees can dispose of their expired or unwanted medications on Friday at the Division of Protective Services Office. On Saturday, the public can drop off medications near the Capitol’s East Rotunda.

Morrisey says more than 90 other collection sites across the state also will participate on Saturday.

Drug Take-Back Day was initially launched in 2010. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration spearheads the effort.

Attorney General's Office, Other Sites Taking Unused Drugs

The West Virginia attorney general’s office and Capitol Police are participating in a drug take-back event this weekend with dozens of other collections sites in the state.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday near the East Rotunda on the California Street side of the West Virginia Capitol.

The attorney general’s office said more than 100 collection locations are taking back unused medication in West Virginia during the event.

Drug Take-Back Day was initially launched in 2010. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration spearheads the effort.

Nearly 2 Tons of Drugs Collected in West Virginia

Federal officials say nearly 5,900 pounds of unwanted and expired drugs were collected in West Virginia during last weekend’s Prescription Drug Take-Back day.

West Virginians participated at more than 100 locations around the state last Saturday.

Officials say the proper disposal of unwanted and unused drugs helps the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies fight against the epidemic of illegal prescription drug abuse.

W.Va. to Participate in Eleventh Drug Take-Back Day

Law enforcement agencies across West Virginia will participate in a national event Saturday attempting to get unused prescription drugs out of homes where they could potentially be abused.

The federal Drug Enforcement Agency and Department of Justice sponsor several National Drug Tack-Back days every year. Saturday’s event marks the 11th annual event.

The events aim to provide a safe, convenient and responsible method of disposal while also educating the general public about the potential for their abuse.

Events in West Virginia will take place at several locations from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday. To find a drop off location near you, visit the federal DEA’s website.

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