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Record Number of Prescription Drugs Collected in Croton
A record number of prescription drugs were turned in during the Croton Community Coalition's Semi-Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day
A record number of prescription drugs were turned in during the Croton Community Coalition's Semi-Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Croton-on-Hudson on Saturday, April 30, 2016. In addition to the unwanted, unused or expired prescriptions turned in during the four hour event, Croton Police also turned over prescription drugs collected from the department's drop box. In total, 22 boxes of prescription drugs were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Agency on Saturday—by far the most ever.
“We are so thrilled to be making a social change in how we dispose of our prescription drugs. This annual event gives the Croton community an avenue for proper disposal so that these medications don't fall into the hands of children and teens. At the same time, these expired prescriptions are no longer making their way into our drinking water supply,” said Laurie A. Dean, Croton Community Coalition Coordinator and Chairwoman.
While the official total weight of the prescription drugs collected will not be determined for a few days, it is expected to be more than 500 pounds—the most ever collected in Croton and turned over to the DEA.
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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 who help staff the drop off center and pack the prescriptions for safe transport by the DEA. Croton Police Detective Sergeant John Nikitopoulos Detective Paul Camillieri supervised the collection this year.
The drop off location was staffed by volunteers including Coalition Members Pat Hackett, Croton Village Trustee Ann Gallelli and Dean.
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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 or email the Coalition at crotoncoalition@gmail.com.
