Disposing Of Prescription Drugs
Safety Spotlight Two Spring Cleaning Events : Cruds & Drugs April 2017
Spring cleaning often means cleaning the cobwebs and clearing out stuff that we haven ’ t used in a while . But what about the medications from the winter illness we no longer need , or the prescriptions that we used long ago that have expired .
The Southlake Police Department will be participating in the National Drug Take Back to offer a safe place for citizens to properly dispose of expired or unwanted prescriptions and medications .
Expired medications still have active levels of potency and when combined with other medicines or alcohol could prove harmful or even result in death .
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse ( NIDA ) prescriptions and overthe-counter drugs are the most commonly abused substances by individuals age 14 and older , after marijuana and alcohol . Statistics show that teenagers often raid medicine cabinets putting them at even greater risk .
Be sure to add medicine cabinets and drawers to your list of spring cleaning areas and visit us to properly dispose of these items .
National Drug Take Back Day Saturday , April 29 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 600 State Street - Police Department
Not available on the day of the event ? Visit the lobby area of the Police Department anytime Monday - Friday , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm .
Take a look at the list of items we can help dispose of . Please be sure to secure any loose pills in a sealed zip-locked bag .
Accepted
�� Prescriptions
�� Medications
�� EPI-Pens
�� Over the Counter Medications
�� Medication Samples
�� Prescription Patches
�� Prescription Ointments
�� Vitamins / Supplements
Not Accepted
�� Inhalers
�� Needles
�� Thermometers
�� Drugs from Medical Facilities
�� Hydrogen Peroxide
�� Over the Counter Ointments or Lotions
�� Aerosol Cans
�� Catheters
Fire Education Renni Burt rburt @ ci . southlake . tx . us 817-748-8349
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Police Education Valerie Snyder vsnyder @ ci . southlake . tx . us 817-748-8173