National Prescription Drug Take Back Day happening this Saturday
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up this weekend. Taking place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, the day allows people across the nation to dispose of their unwanted or expired prescription drugs.
It’s meant to keep those drugs out of the hands of anyone who could purposely or accidentally take them.
The Chattanooga Police Department is alerting the public about Drug Take Back Day. In a social media post, the police department posted the locations people can drop off their unwanted drugs this coming Saturday.
In Hamilton County, here are the locations participating in Drug Take Back Day:
- Mt. Canaan – 4801 State Route 58
- Food City, Red Bank – 3901 Dayton Blvd.
- Walgreens – 3605 Brainerd Rd.
- Walgreens – 2289 Gunbarrel Rd.
- Walgreens, East Ridge – 5301 Ringgold Rd.
- Walgreens, Ooltewah – 9307 Lee Hwy.
- Walgreens, Hixson – 5478 State Route 153
Here are other regional locations:
- Walmart, Dayton – 3034 Rhea County Hwy.
- Walmart, Dunlap – 16773 Rankin Ave.
- Spring City Police Dept. – 229 Front St.
- Grundy Safe Coalition – Mike’s Pharmacy – 740 Main St.
Law enforcement agencies promote disposing of old prescription drugs to keep yourself or others from abusing or becoming addicted to them.
CPD cited a 2013 study which said 15% of students in grades 7 to 12 reported misusing prescription drugs.
The police department also notes the potential for the accidental usage and poisoning from these drugs by small children.
