Brookhaven Police To Host Drug Collection Unit

BROOKHAVEN, GA -- The Brookhaven Police Department's lobby will house a drug collection unit where residents can dispose of unused, unwanted or old medication, Patch has learned.

The initiative is the result of a grant awarded to the department by CVS Health’s Medication Disposal for Safer Communities Program, which advocates for the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of drugs, including illegal ones. The program also aims to keep drugs out of the hands of minors.

“CVS Health is dedicated to helping the communities we serve address and prevent prescription drug abuse,” Tom Davis, vice president of Pharmacy Professional Services at CVS Health, said in a statement. “Reducing the amount of unused and unwanted medication in the home is critical to preventing prescription drug abuse. We are proud to work with the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and local leaders to increase convenient access to safe medication disposal.”

Brookhaven's police chief said safely ridding the community of old prescription drugs can help stem abuse.

“Safely disposing of unused medication is critical to preventing prescription drug abuse and keeping pharmaceuticals out of our waterways,” Brookhaven Police Chief Gary Yandura was quoted as saying. “The Brookhaven Police Department is proud to partner with CVS Health and we thank them for their commitment to helping residents reduce the amount of unneeded medicine in our community.”

The police department's headquarters is located at 2665 Buford Highway.

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