Dispose of Prescription Drugs on April 30, 2016

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia has announced the location of collection sites for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event provides safe venues for West Virginians to responsibly dispose of prescription drugs.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. West Virginians will have the option of visiting several conveniently located sites that are equipped to properly dispose of prescription medication.

According to Acting United States Attorney Carol Casto, “We all know that drug abuse is one of the most significant issues facing our state. One way that we can do our part is to properly dispose of potentially dangerous prescription medication. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is an ideal time for West Virginians to get rid of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs.”

Collection site locations can be found at http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html. This website can locate a nearby collection site and is searchable by zip code, county, city, and state. West Virginians have the option of visiting over 100 sites throughout the state to dispose of prescription drugs.

The Southern District of West Virginia is urging all citizens to take advantage of this opportunity to responsibly dispose of prescription medication. By doing so, West Virginians can help prevent prescription drug abuse and keep their communities safe.

To find a collection site near you, visit the DEA’s website at http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html and enter your zip code, county, city, or state in the search bar.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia is committed to keeping West Virginians safe from the dangers of prescription drug abuse. By participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, citizens can do their part to prevent prescription drug abuse and keep their communities safe.

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