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DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Michigan State Police will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24th.  The Paw Paw, Wayland, and Niles Posts will be participating in this event scheduled to take place between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

 

Residents can drop off unwanted prescription medication in each post’s Drug Take Back box located in their lobbies.  Those who plan to participate are asked to empty all pills and tablets into a zip lock bag and remove all labels before recycling pill bottles.  Liquids and “sharps” will not be accepted.

 

It's important to note that this service is available year-round Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., however this Saturday’s event is a collaborative effort with the DEA.

 

10 million people misused painkillers in 2019, which doesn’t include prescription stimulants, sedatives, tranquilizers or other drugs that were also misused.

 

In the past 10 years, DEA has collected more than 6,800 tons of prescription drugs on Take Back Day.  The goal is to save lives by removing unused prescription drugs from homes before they are misused or accidentally taken by our most vulnerable citizens.

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