Drop Off Unwanted Medications At Glen Burnie State Police Barrack

GLEN BURNIE, MD — Anne Arundel County residents can take their unwanted prescription drugs on National Drug Take Back Day to the Maryland State Police barrack in Glen Burnie Oct. 26. The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, invite people to get rid of their prescriptions anonymously from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day. Each barrack will act as a collection station giving citizens an opportunity to dispose of all unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs are finding an unlimited supply in their family’s medicine cabinet.

The Maryland State Police has collected more than 20,000 pounds of expired and unwanted prescription medications combined through similar events since 2014. In April, state police removed close to 1,943 pounds of prescription medications from circulation.

As part of Maryland’s combined effort to reduce opioid abuse, Maryland State Police barracks across the state have become around-the-clock drop-off locations for unused prescription medications. All 23 Maryland State Police barracks are now equipped with secure drug collection boxes and available around-the-clock for unused medication drop off. No questions will be asked when deposits are made.

The Anne Arundel County barracks is at 6800 Aviation Blvd., Glen Burnie.