Drug Take Back Day is when many people in Wisconsin and throughout the nation safely dispose of their expired and unused medications. This year, the day will be recognized April 24.
Proper drug disposal is important because of the potential misuse of these medications, especially if they get into the wrong hands. Participating in take back events is one thing people can do to positively impact the opioid epidemic and protect their loved ones, according to information shared through the Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition.
Improper drug disposal can also harm the environment. Unused or expired medications should never be flushed or poured down the drain. They should be brought to a medication drop off site to be disposed of properly, the information continued.
In 2020, Jefferson County Sheriff and Police Departments collected over 1,500 pounds of medications in their drop boxes. The Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition and its partners are asking people to bring expired and unused medications to drop off sites in the county. Instructions about what is accepted and not accepted in the drop boxes and the locations can be found here: https://jeffcodrugfree.org/resources/med-drop/.
To find a drug drop off site in Wisconsin, go here: https://doseofrealitywi.gov/drug-takeback/find-a-take-back-location/.
In Fort Atkinson, an unused medication drop box can be found at the Fort Atkinson Police Department.
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