Drug Take Back Events Commence throughout Metro Atlanta for National Drug Take Back Day
ATLANTA – April 27 is ‘National Prescription Drug Take Back Day’, and multiple police departments situated in metro Atlanta have organized a series of drug take back events. The intent behind these events is to furnish a secure, convenient, and responsible means to discard prescription drugs. Meanwhile, they also serve as an avenue to raise public awareness regarding the potential abuse of these medications.
Unwanted Drugs, Safely Discarded
Poignant key players in this initiative include the East Point Police Department, assembling a drug take back event from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. at their station located at 2727 East Point Street. Additionally, the Dunwoody Police Department’s event unfolds at the same time, at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The Gwinnett County Police Department also invites the community to discard their drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at multiple locations, involving the police headquarters, the department’s 6 precincts, and Coolray field.
Participants are welcomed to drop off their collected tablets, capsules, patches, and any other form of prescription drugs at the designated collection sites for proper disposal. However, it is important to note that liquids, syringes, sharps, and other drugs will not be accepted.
Additional Drug Take Back Locations
Simultaneously, the Peachtree City Police Department is hosting their take back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 350 Highway 74 South. Another option for metro Atlanta residents is the event sponsored by the Snellville Police Department, taking place at the same time, but at 2315 Wisteria Drive. Now, if your local police department isn’t mentioned here, they might still be facilitating an event. Check their social media feeds or reach them directly for additional information.
Fighting the Opioid Crisis
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day represents an extended, coordinated battle against the nationwide opioid crisis, allowing people to dispose of their unwanted or unused prescription drugs safely. Piloted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), this initiative has garnered immense success in the past. The previous Drug Take Back event, in October 2023, collected a stupendous approximated weight of 441.5 tons of unwanted medications.
In conclusion, this elaborate initiative aims at ensuring that fewer drugs fall into the wrong hands, consequently reducing the probability of drug misuse. Alongside this, the Drug Take Back Day plays a crucial role in notifying the general public about the inherent dangers of drug abuse.
