Statistics show that more Michigan residents die from prescription drug abuse than from the use of heroin and cocaine combined. In an effort to limit the availability of medicines, the  Ionia County Substance Abuse Initiative and Ionia County Health Department announce that prescription drugs can be put in drop-off boxes installed at:

* Ionia Sheriff’s Office lobby, 133 Adams Street, Ionia,

* Belding Police Department, 120 South Pleasant Street, Belding,

* Portland Police Department, 773 East Grand River, Portland. 

Community residents can drop off unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications during regular business hours, with no questions asked. Needles will not be accepted. For questions on the boxes or any substance use disorder services from ICSAI, call 616-527-5341.