Drug Take Back Day Will Be October 22nd

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How to Dispose of Unwanted Prescription Painkillers and Other Medications

Programs and Drug Take Back Day – NEXT EVENT WILL BE HELD October 22, 2016!

Whenever possible, take your unused prescription drugs to a collection program or event – the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s DRUG TAKE BACK Days happen, at minimum, in the spring and fall of each year. You may safely dispose of controlled and uncontrolled substances, over-the-counter medications, ointments, patches, creams, n...on-aerosol sprays, vials, and pet medications at these events.

The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office will host PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY October 22, 2016 from 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM

The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and The P2D2 Program, will coordinate a Prescription Drug Take-Back initiative on Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the front lobby of the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office located at 1300 Lange Crt., Baraboo, WI.

This effort will continue to bring focus to the issue of prescription opiate abuse. The goal of the Take-Back Day is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the community about the potential for abuse and consequences of improper storage and disposal of these medications.

For more information or to find a Drug Take Back location near you, click on the following link:

http://doseofrealitywi.gov/drug-takeback/