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National Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Medications In Wright Co.
There are many prescription drop-off sites in Wright County, according to the DEA.
WRIGHT COUNTY, MN — Municipalities throughout the U.S. are set to participate Saturday in National Drug Take Back Day, including Wright County.
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 Wright County, according to the DEA.
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Prescription drop-off locations in Wright County
- St. Michael City Hall — 11800 Town Center Dr., St. Michael
- CVS — 600 Central Ave. E, St. Michael
- Buffalo Police Department — 215 1st Ave. NE, Buffalo
- Wright County Sheriff's Office — 3800 Braddock Ave. NE, Buffalo
- Walgreens — 135 W Broadway St., Monticello
- Delano City Hall — 234 2nd St. N., Delano
- Howard Lake Police Department — 625 8th Ave, Howard Lake
- Annandale Police Department — 30 Cedar St. E, Annandale
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Old and unused prescriptions pose a risk for accidental poisoning and drug abuse if left around the house, according to officials.
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“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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