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National Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Medications In Stillwater
There are many prescription drop-off sites in the Stillwater area, according to officials from the DEA and Washington County.
STILLWATER, MN — Municipalities throughout the U.S. are set to participate Saturday in National Drug Take Back Day, including Stillwater.
National Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency, urges residents to safely dispose of unused, unneeded and expired prescription drugs at community events with local police.
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The DEA sponsors two national Drug Take Back Days each year. The first event was held in September 2010. The annual event has collected more than 15 million pounds of prescription drugs since, according to the DEA.
There are many medication drop-off sites in the Stillwater area, according to the DEA and Washington County officials.
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Prescription drop-off locations near Stillwater
- Washington County Sheriff’s Office — 15015 62nd St. N., Stillwater
- Lakeview Hospital Pharmacy — 927 Churchill St. W., Stillwater
- Hudson Police Department — 101 Vine St., Hudson, Wisconsin
- North Hudson Police Department — 400 7th St. N., Hudson, Wisconsin
- St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office — 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
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Old and unused prescriptions pose a risk for accidental poisoning and drug abuse if left around the house, according to Washington County officials.
“Most prescription drug abusers say that they obtained their supply of prescription medications from friends and family,” the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. “Properly disposing of prescription medication, such as opioids, can significantly decrease the likelihood of individuals having access to these highly addictive drugs.”
It can also be harmful to discard prescription drugs into the water system or landfills, as they can pollute groundwater and harm fish and wildlife, officials said.
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