According to a News Release from Attorney General Eric Schmitt, National Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide program operated by the Drug Enforcement Agency and other law enforcement agencies to collect as many unused prescription drugs as possible.
At the last Drug Take Back Day in April of this year, 6,258 sites across the country collected 937,443 pounds (468.72 Tons) of unused prescription drugs.
According to a 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
If you have any unused or outdated prescriptions you can take them and have them safely disposed of on Saturday, October 26, 2019 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
To find a Drug Take Back location in your area, visit the DEA’s website.
The following locations in the KMMO listening area will be accepting used or expired medications:
Carroll County Sheriff’s Office at 8 S. Main Street in Carrollton. The Sheriff’s Department will also be at the Hale City Park colleciting prescriptions.
Marshall Police Department will be accepting medications at Wal-Mart at 855 Cherokee Dr. in Marshall.
In Higginsville, the Drug Take Back location will be at Public Water Supply District #2 located at 1801 Walnut St.
In Lafayette County, Missouri Narcotics Unit-DTF will be at 907 Walton Way in Richmond. Prescriptions may also be dropped off at the Richmond Police Department at 207 Summit St.
The Pettis County Sheriff’s Department will be accepting medications at 319 S. Lamine Ave. in Sedalia.