National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for April 26

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26.  The nationwide event provides a safe, convenient and responsible way for individuals to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription medications, helping to prevent drug misuse and environmental contamination.

The Cabell County Sheriff’s Department, Huntington Police Department and Marshall University School of Pharmacy are partnering with the Prevention Empowerment Partnership (PEP), to host three collection sites in Cabell County where community members can safely dispose of medications:

· Drug Emporium – 3 Mall Road, Barboursville, West Virginia 25504

· Cabell County QRT – 1133 20th St., Huntington, West Virginia 25703

· Huntington Police Department – 675 10th St., Huntington, West Virginia 25701

Organizers encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets and bring in any unused or expired medications for safe disposal. The service is free and anonymous — no questions asked. PEP is housed in the Marshall University Research Corporation.

By participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, individuals help protect loved ones from the dangers of prescription drug misuse and contribute to a safer, healthier community.

For more information, visit the DEA website or contact PEP at pepwv@marshall.edu.