Prescription Drug Disposal
Event Description:
Police Press Release
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Sept. 27th
The Bullhead City Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 9thAnnual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 27th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
During this time, law enforcement agencies across the country will provide a venue for people who want to safely and anonymously dispose of their unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications.
According to the DEA, Arizonans have turned in more than 70,000 pounds of pharmaceuticals at numerous collection sites throughout the state as part of this program. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family or friends and often from the home medicine cabinet.
All medications collected will be turned over to the DEA for proper disposal.
A prescription drug drop-off site will be set up outside the Bullhead City Police Department training room, 1255 Marina Blvd, on Saturday, September 27th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To find other drop-off sites, log on to www.DEA.gov. For more information on prescription drug abuse, log on to www.DrugFreeAZ.org.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Sept. 27th
The Bullhead City Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 9thAnnual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 27th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
During this time, law enforcement agencies across the country will provide a venue for people who want to safely and anonymously dispose of their unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications.
According to the DEA, Arizonans have turned in more than 70,000 pounds of pharmaceuticals at numerous collection sites throughout the state as part of this program. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family or friends and often from the home medicine cabinet.
All medications collected will be turned over to the DEA for proper disposal.
A prescription drug drop-off site will be set up outside the Bullhead City Police Department training room, 1255 Marina Blvd, on Saturday, September 27th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To find other drop-off sites, log on to www.DEA.gov. For more information on prescription drug abuse, log on to www.DrugFreeAZ.org.
