Bel Air Offers Two Drop-Off Spots For Drug Take-Back Day 2017

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Saturday is the 13th annual National Drug Take-Back Day, and Harford County offers several locations for people to dispose of unwanted medications. The annual event that encourages people to clear out their medicine cabinets is coordinated by law enforcement and the DEA.

The current heroin epidemic makes getting rid of unwanted medications more vital than ever, as authorities say prescription pills can be a gateway to heroin.

"Unwanted, expired or unused prescription medications are often an unintended catalyst for addiction," DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg said in a statement. "Take-back events like these raise awareness of the opioid epidemic and offer the public a safe and anonymous way to help prevent substance abuse.”

Drop-off locations will be at three sites in Harford County from 10 a..m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29:

• Harford County government building, 220 S. Main Street, Bel Air
• Havre de Grace Police Department, 715 Pennington Avenue, Havre de Grace
• Maryland State Police barrack, 1401 Belair Road, Bel Air

There are permanent drug drop-off boxes at these locations:

• Harford County Sheriff's Main Office, 45 S. Main Street, Bel Air
• Harford County Sheriff's Northern Precinct, 3724 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville
• Harford County Sheriff's Southern Precinct, 1305 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood
• Maryland State Police, Bel Air Barrack, 1401 Belair Road, Bel Air
• Havre de Grace Police Department, 715 Pennington Avenue, Havre de Grace
• Aberdeen Police Department60 N. Parke Street, Aberdeen

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