(KLZA) The public is encouraged to participate in a medication take back event Saturday in Auburn. From 10 a-m until 2 p-m Saturday you can drop off outdated and unused prescription and over the counter medications at either the parking lot at the ShopKo pharmacy or the Family Value Pharmacy parking lots.
Laura Osborne, Director of the Nemaha Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse Coalition says there are a number of good reasons to participate in the Take Back Event with perhaps the most important one, helping protect young people in the area. Osborne says “Pharming and Skittling” parties are dangerous and that adults need to understand these terms. ( play audio 1:00)
Another good reason to get rid of outdated medications through a “Take Back Event” versus flushing them down the toilet is to protect the environment. ( play audio :20 seconds )
Obviously prescription drugs for pain are dangerous, but Osborne says over the counter medications can also be dangerous. ( play audio :16 seconds)
If you have medications to get rid of, it is very easy to do so. Just bring them to one of the drop sites and hand them off out the window and no questions will be asked. ( Play audio :16 seconds )
The NAADA Coalition has a number of partners for the Take Back Event in Auburn on Saturday. ( play audio :30 seconds )
Osborne does remind everyone that syringes, sharps and injection medications will not be accepted at the Take Back Event.
Nationally more than 15,500 American’s die each year From prescription pain killer abuse according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For more information go to the NAADA Coalition website;
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Walnut Township recall coming; Friday mtg erupts in arrest
Sabetha woman arrested in business burglary
Effingham teen facing child sex crimes charges
Severe storms move through NE KS
Document forgery alleged in ATCO's Walnut Township
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
Two Brown Co officers honored for their bravery
Severe storms reported Tuesday in NE KS
Whiting woman pleads to theft of fire dept. funds
Atchison man nabbed for neighbor's 4 wheeler theft
Two men arrested in Jackson Co for distribute of meth
Flags across KS to fly half-staff Sunday
Meriden man bound over on rape charge
Winning lottery ticket sold in Falls City about to expire
Tornado damage surveyed in NE KS
Richardson County Deputies busy during special enforcement
Beef Barn replacement planned in Jefferson Co
LATEST STORIES
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
Brown Co Sheriff's Office releases April stats
Flags across KS to fly half-staff Sunday
Commission takes action related to bridge project
Whiting woman pleads to theft of fire dept. funds
Two men arrested in Jackson Co for distribute of meth
Winning lottery ticket sold in Falls City about to expire