Hoosiers will have the opportunity this weekend to anonymously dispose of unused, unwanted prescription drugs while helping to address public safety and health issues.
On Friday, the Indiana State Police will host a drop off site 11 a.m.-1 p.m. inside the Indiana Government Center North public entrance in Indianapolis.
The drop off is part of a nationwide initiative called “Prescription Drug Take Back†which will take place Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The program––which seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs––is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Collection sites will be set up throughout the country for expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Needles will not be accepted as the program is only for liquid and pill medications.
The initiative addresses a concern with Americans flushing unused medicines down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, both of which are unsafe and hazardous, according to a statement by the Indiana State Police.
Additionally, the program aims to remove prescription drugs from home medicine cabinets as a majority of families and friends obtain abused drugs this way.
Drugs may be dropped off at any Indiana State Police post, except the Indiana Toll Road post.
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