Cinnaminson Police Department Hosts Drug Take Back Day Oct. 28

CINNAMINSON, NJ — The Cinnaminson Police Department will collect unneeded and expired prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Collection will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Cinnaminson Police Department headquarters, 900 Manor Road in Cinnaminson.

The drop boxes accept solid pharmaceuticals such as pills, capsules, patches, inhalers, and pet medications. They cannot accept syringes or liquids.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible method for disposing of unneeded and expired prescription pills.

It is part of Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, which runs from Oct. 23-31.

Knowing what drugs are available, what they can do, and how they can affect someone is the first step in raising drug-free kids, officials said in a release. The second step — and probably most important — is to talk to your child early and often about the dangers of drugs.

To take the pledge and find out more about Red Ribbon Week log onto www.redribbon.org.

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