KNOX COUNTY – On Saturday, April 24, Knox County will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day.
The Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT), in partnership with our local law enforcement agencies, are sponsoring this collection day for Knox County residents to dispose of their expired, unused or unwanted prescription- and over-the-counter medications safely. The disposal day will also include the collection of unwanted syringes.
Drop-off locations in Knox County include Knox Public Health, the Knox Community Hospital Medical Pavilion at Conway’s Eastside Pharmacy, the Danville Police Department, Centerburg Foster’s Pharmacy and the Fredericktown Police Department.
Drug Take Back Day is vital, as many Americans are not aware that medicines left in one’s home are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.
If you are unable to make it out on April 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Knox County residents can request a free Deterra Drug Deactivation pouch from Knox Public Health or the Fredericktown Police Department. These pouches allow for the safe destruction of medications, liquids and patches at home.
Additionally, there are several drop boxes located in Knox County for year-round disposal. These locations include the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Fredericktown Police Department, the Danville Police Department, the Mount Vernon Police Department, Rite-Aid Mount Vernon and CVS Mount Vernon. These drop boxes are anonymous; however, please do not put liquids, inhalers or illegals in the drop boxes.
We look forward to YOUR HELP to make Knox County’s Drug Take Back Day a success! We are all a part of the solution.
To learn more about KSAAT, visit ksaat.org; or to get involved, email ksaat2011@gmail.com.
