Piedmont Police will be particpating in the the National Prescription Drug Take Back. Members of the public can drop off expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications, no questions asked, into a drop box at the Piedmont Police Department lobby. Liquids must be in their original container with the lid securely tightened to avoid leakage. No sharps can be accepted.
This event is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.
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In addition, medications disposed of in the trash or down the drain end up in the water supply or food chain.
All items collected will be delivered to the DEA for proper disposal.
