Get Rid Of Unwanted Prescription Meds In Solon

SOLON, OH — National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will again be held in Solon on April 27. Residents will be able to get rid of their unwanted medications in a safe and efficient way.

The Drug Enforcement Administration has repeatedly warned Americans that prescription medications tend to be the gateway to addiction. To try and reduce the amount of prescription medications in the world, the DEA partners with local police departments for Drug Take Back Day.

On Saturday, April 27, Solon residents can drop-off their unwanted medications at the Solon Senior Center. The drop-off day runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

National Drug Take Back Day in Solon is designed mostly for pills. However, police said they can also take back a small amount of liquid medication.

During the last National Drug Take Back Day, the DEA and local law enforcement collected 900,000 pounds of unwanted medications. Since the Drug Take Back program launched in 2010, the DEA has taken back 10,878,950 pounds of medications.

“The results of our most recent Take Back Day clearly demonstrate a need for this initiative as a tool in the fight against America’s opioid crisis,” said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon in late 2018. “The success of this event is a direct reflection of DEA’s commitment to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths in the U.S. Together, we are all helping to make a difference to keep our friends and families safe.”