More Than 100 Pounds of Drugs Collected

Mayor David H. Rhome said you see it all the time—stories of prescription drug abuse.

"In the world we live in, drug addiction often starts in the medicine cabinet of your home," he said.

But that's only one reason why he thinks events like the 's drug take-back program are important.

Last Saturday, police asked residents to bring in any unwanted, expired or unused medications—no questions asked.

While a final amount wasn't tallied, Rhome said that , about 100 pounds had been collected.

And that more than .

The program is sponsored by Rhome, the Washington County Chiefs of Police Association, the Washington County District Attorney and the United States Department of Justice.

While Rhome said that the department is planning to host take-back programs twice a year, he said residents need not wait until the next official date.

"At any time, residents can bring in drugs of any kind—no questions asked," he said.

Residents need only place pills in a plastic bag. All labels should be removed from liquid prescription bottles.