Local police are holding prescription drug takeback events this weekend
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
VPD
The Venice Police Department will host a Drive-thru Prescription Drug Takeback event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24 for citizens to responsibly dispose of unwanted or expired prescription medications from the safety of their vehicles. Officers will be on hand to assist.
VPD has partnered with Drug Free Sarasota and the Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County, The Poison Information Center and First Step, along with the Florida National Guard to organize this event as a drive-thru for residents’ convenience and safety. The event will be located at the Public Safety Facility at 1575 E. Venice Ave. Only tablets and capsules will be accepted.
This ongoing program allows the public to return unused prescription medications into a controlled collection system. In doing so, the medications are destroyed without being deposited into our landfills or water system, substantially reducing any potential environmental damage and the chance of the meds becoming a health hazard. Safe disposal of these medications also decreases access to addictive drugs for accidental or intentional misuse.
For more information, call the Police Department at 941-486-2444.
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North Port Police
April 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Come down on that day or any day. There is a secure bin set up in the NPPD lobby. Take advantage and let us take care of your unused items at no charge. There are many reasons not to let old and unused prescriptions sit around your home. You can find more info at www.takebackday.dea.gov.
