Drug Take Back This Saturday (April 7th) at Guilford Police Dept.

GUILFORD, CT - Once again the Guilford Police Department will be the scene of "Medication Take Back Day" this coming Saturday, April 7th from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

The Guilford Police Department also has a permanent lock box available 24/7 in the lobby of the police department for the safe disposal of unwanted mediations.

Some important facts to share, according to Guilford Development Assets for Youth (DAY):

-- Safe disposal is available: Bring unused/expired prescription drugs to the Guilford police department 24/7, no questions asked. Lock up current medications to keep them out of wrong hands;

-- Addiction is a brain disease that does not discriminate. It can occur accidentally and quickly. Take medications only as prescribed and needed;

-- 98 percent of drug addiction starts in adolescence. Teach your kids/grandkids/friends to never share prescription medications;

-- Kids who learn about the risks of drugs at home are up to 50 percent less likely to use drugs. Talk often about your expectations and risks. Your kids do hear you;

--ADD, anxiety, depression and genetics increase drug and alcohol addiction risk.