Venice Police Drug Take Back Day this Saturday

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

VPD

The Venice Police Department will join area law enforcement agencies this Saturday, Oct. 26 for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day so citizens may properly dispose of prescription medications.

Residents may drop off their expired or unwanted prescription meds in a drive-thru set up at VPD, 1575 E. Venice Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Officers will be on hand to assist. Liquids and needles will not be accepted.

Disposing of medications down the toilet or sink contaminates the water supply and environment. Medications kept at home are highly susceptible to misuse and theft, and most people who abuse prescriptions get them from family and friends, according to authorities.