Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Ingham County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Delta Dental of Michigan for its annual prescription drug take back day.
The event will take place on Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm at Delta Dental in Okemos.
- Unused pain relievers
- Anti-depressants
- Sleep aids
- Pet medications
can be dropped off, no questions asked, during the drive-thru event.
According to the health department, over the past decade, prescription drug abuse has increased among youth, and about 80 percent of people that misuse prescription drugs get medication from family members and friends.
Last year, the Ingham County Sheriff's department and Delta Dental collected more than 70 pounds of unused prescription drugs.
This event coincides with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25.
Author summary: Partnership for prescription drug take back day.