Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Ingham County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Delta Dental of Michigan to host a prescription drug take back day.
The event will take place on Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm at the Delta Dental parking lot in Okemos.
Individuals can drop off unused prescription medications, including pain relievers, anti-depressants, sleep aids, and pet medications, with no questions asked.
- Unused pain relievers
- Anti-depressants
- Sleep aids
- Pet medications
According to the health department, over the past decade, prescription drug abuse has increased among youth, and about 80 percent of people that misuse prescription drugs get medication from family members and friends.
Last year, the Ingham County Sheriff's department and Delta Dental collected over 70 pounds of unused prescription drugs.
This event coincides with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25.
Author's summary: Ingham County hosts drug take back day.