April 24, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Its time to clean out your medicine cabinet!
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is set for today (Saturday, April 24). As part of this major health and safety initiative, the DeKalb Prevention Coalition will host this take-back event at Smithville City Hall and the Alexandria City Hall from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m..
Community members are encouraged to stop by these local take-back locations to drop off their unused or expired medications, especially pain relievers and other prescription drugs. Health Care and law enforcement officers will be on hand to accept the medications and safely dispose of them, no questions asked.
Two-thirds of Tennesseans said the main sources of prescription pain pills for those who abuse them are family members or friends. Take-back days are a safe and easy way to get these drugs out of your home.
For more information please email DeKalb Prevention Coalition at dekalbtnprevention@gmail.com or call 615-580-9290.