BUFFALO, N.Y.– Prescription pills are piling up in homes across New York, but U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. and DEA Resident Agent in Charge Michelle Spahn want to change that.
On Saturday, October 26th, the 7th National Take Back Initiative will take place from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., giving residents a chance to prevent prescription pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs.
The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.
So far, Americans have turned in nearly 2.8 million pounds—almost 1,409 tons—of prescription drugs during the first six National Take Back events since September 2010. Over 27 tons were collected in Western New York, representing one of the highest in the nation.
The DEA is also working on implementing the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which will allow an “ultimate user” to dispose of controlled substances by delivering them to authorized entities.
”Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high and indicate that almost twice as many Americans (6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number abusing cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, and inhalants combined,” said U.S. Attorney Hochul.
The public can take advantage of the following local collection sites:
Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo
St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2605 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga
West Seneca Senior Center, 4620 Seneca St., West Seneca
Buffalo State College “C” Lot, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo
Kenmore Mercy Hospital, 2950 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore
West Herr Collision Center, 5140 Camp Road, Hamburg
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, 1540 Maple Rd., Williamsville
DeGraff Memorial Hospital, 445 Tremont St. North Tonawanda
Twin District Fire Department, 4999 William St., Lancaster
Mercy Ambulatory Center, 3669 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park
Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island
Lockport Plaza, South Transit and Willow Streets, Lockport
North Collins Police Department, 10543 Main St., North Collins
Former Niagara Falls Police Headquarters, 520 Hyde Park, Niagara Falls
Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital, 5300 Military Rd., Lewiston
Bertrand Chafee Hospital, 224 E. Main St., Springville
Gowanda Village Municipal Building, 27 East Main St., Gowanda
Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Health Center, 36 Thomas Indian School Drive, Irving
Pembroke Town Highway Barns, Routes 5 and 77, East Pembroke
Batavia Police Department, 10 W. Main St., Batavia
Arcade Police Station, 17 Church St., Arcade
Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department, 151 North Main St, Warsaw
Alstar Hqs. North, 738 Monroe St., Dunkirk
LeRoy Police Department, 3 W. Main St. Le Roy
Salamanca City Municipal Building, 225 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca
Lionel R. John Health Center, 987 R.C. Hoag Dr., Salamanca
Medina Fire Department, 600 Main St., Medina
Orleans County Public Safety Building, 13925 State Route 31, Albion
Geneseo Fire Department, 132 Center St., Geneseo
Holley Fire Department, 7 Thomas St., Holley
E. Avon Fire Department, 1615 W. Henrietta Road, Avon
Cuba Volunteer Fire Department, 51 East Main St., Cuba
Cattaraugus County Office Building, 1 Leo Moss Dr., Olean
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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