Brick PD To Collect Unused, Expired Medication Saturday

Brick will participate in the national "Take Back Drugs" program this weekend.

On Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Brick Township Police Department will be collecting unused and unwanted prescription medication for the program, which is sponsored by the DEA.

The collection location is at the front window of police headquarters at the township municipal building on Chambers Bridge Road.

"Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest growing drug problem," said Capt. Robert Mazza in a statement. "The 'Tke Back Drugs' event is a useful tool to reduce the abuse of and assist in the diversion of prescription medications."

The goal of the program is to allow the citizens of Brick to rid their homes of unused, unwanted, or expired medications by turning these medications in to law enforcement officials who  dispose of the substances in a safe and non-hazardous manner.

For those who wish to participate:

• No syringes or needles
• Liquid prescription medication must be sealed to prevent leakage
• It is preferred that medications be removed from the prescription bottle. You then should remove or black out the personal information on the label prior to discarding the container.

No personal information will be gathered from those discarding prescription medication.