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Croton's Prescription Drug Take Back Day Slated for Saturday, April 29, 2017
Croton residents are encouraged to drop off unused or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal
The Croton Community Coalition and the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department are sponsoring their semi-annual prescription drug take back day on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 10am to 2pm, at Croton Commons, off of 171-187 South Riverside Avenue and Maple Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY.
The initiative, launched by the Drug Enforcement Agency, is designed to keep unused, unwanted or outdated prescription medications from being thrown out in the trash where children might find them. Additionally, the collection program prevents prescription drugs from entering the water supply since many prescription drugs are flushed down the toilet. The collected medications are turned over to the DEA for proper disposal.
On previous collection days, hundreds of pounds of prescription drugs have been collected.
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“The Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a national effort conducted on a local level in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Croton Police to safely and properly dispose of prescriptions. This program is clearly having a positive impact since we have seen a significant increase in the number of prescription drugs being turned in. Removing these drugs from the home minimizes the risk they may be found by teens or children,” said Laurie Dean, Chairwoman and Coordinator of the Croton Community Coalition.
For those who are unable to drop off their prescriptions on the designated day, the Croton Police Department has a prescription drug drop off box available at police headquarters at the municipal building.
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The Croton Community Coalition sponsors the drug take back day, which is held twice a year, with the full support of the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department. Officers staff the drop off center along side Coalition volunteers and pack the prescriptions for safe transport by the DEA.
About the Croton Community Coalition: The Croton Community Coalition works proactively to keep Croton teens safe and drug-free, and acts as a resource for Croton teens and parents to make informed choices about drugs and alcohol. The Coalition’s program of work is funded through a federal grant. For more information, visit: www.crotoncoalition.com, email the Coalition at crotoncoalition@gmail.com or like the Coalition's Facebook page.
