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National Take Back Day Provides Safe Option For Prescription Drug Disposal  

People can drop off medications that are no longer being used at dozens of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day locations across the state. 

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Health & Science Chris Schulz,

National Drug Take Back Day Set For Saturday

More than 50 locations will be available in communities across the state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m  this Saturday, April 26.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Charleston Drug Summit Aims To Connect Families To Resources

More than a dozen organizations are partnering to hold a summit for West Virginians affected by Substance Use Disorder to connect and share information.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

W.Va. Agencies Participating In Drug Take Back Day

Local and state law enforcement agencies will collect unused medication and responsibly dispose of it on Saturday for Drug Takeback Day.

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