KNOX COUNTY – As a result of National Drug Take Back Day last Saturday, participating Knox County agencies collected 96.04 pounds of unused, unwanted and expired medication, according to a press release from the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT).
Residents also brought in quite a few syringes that were destroyed courtesy of Knox Community Hospital.
Specifically, 70 pounds were collected in Mount Vernon at Knox Public Health and Conway’s Eastside Pharmacy at the Knox Community Hospital Medical Pavilion, 3.84 pounds were collected at Centerburg Foster’s Pharmacy, 17.6 pounds were collected at the Danville Police Department and 4.6 pounds were collected at the Fredericktown Police Department.
KSAAT would like to thank the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Fredericktown Police Department, Danville Police Department and the Mount Vernon Police Department for leading each drop-off location as well as the volunteers who donated their time to make this event a success.
If you missed Drug Take Back Day, you can anonymously drop off your medications at any of the year-round drop-boxes. These locations include the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Fredericktown Police Department, the Danville Police Department (NEW LOCATION), the Mount Vernon Police Department, Rite-Aid-Mount Vernon and CVS-Mount Vernon. To dispose properly, place your medications in a clear Ziploc bag. Please do not put liquids, inhalers or illegals in the drop-boxes.
Residents can also request a free Deterra Drug Deactivation Bag, courtesy of RALI Ohio, by calling Knox Public Health at 740-392-2200, ext.2229.
To learn more about KSAAT visit ksaat.org.
