Turn in Unwanted Prescription Drugs at the Police Department

Unwanted prescription Saturday through a program jointly sponsored by St. Clair Shores and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, people can drop off expired and/or unused prescription drugs at the St. Clair Shores Police Department.

The service is free and anonymous—no questions asked.

The National Take Back Initiative is aimed at preventing pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous drugs.

More than 7 million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the DEA. About 2,500 teens use prescription drugs each day to get high for the first time, the DEA said.

Cherie Mascarello, police community resource officer, said organizers hope to keep the drugs out of the hands of teens - who may abuse the pills - and curb people from flushing drugs down the toilet or throwing them away in the trash, both of which pose potential safety and environmental hazards.

Narcotics, prescription and over the counter medication will be accepted. Take pills out of bottles and containers and put in zip lock bags. No liquids or bottles will be accepted. Call 586-445-5308 for more information.