WOBURN — Chief Robert Rufo is pleased to announce that the Woburn Police Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will once again be participating in National Drug Take Back Day this weekend.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE:
The front entrance of the Woburn Police Station, 25 Harrison Ave.
WHAT:
National Drug Take Back Day is a biannual, free, no-questions-asked event that gives the community the opportunity to aid in the fight against substance use disorder by disposing of potentially dangerous expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs. As part of the event, residents can drop off unwanted pills or patches, but not liquids, needles or sharps.
According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in 2019 alone an estimated 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives.
“This event allows community members to anonymously and safely dispose of any unused or expired medication they may have in their homes,” Chief Rufo said. “Properly disposing of these items helps to protect not just your loved ones, but the entire community.”
Woburn Police also have a permanent take back box in the police station lobby for those who wish to dispose of prescriptions, but are unable to attend Take Back Day.
Residents should note that no liquids, needles, or inhalers can be dropped off at the kiosk. A separate box is available for sharps.
The community is also reminded that masks and social distancing will be required at both the Woburn Police Department’s National Drug Take Back Day event and any time residents visit the drug disposal kiosk during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
On Saturday, those dropping off their unused medication will be asked to pull in front of the police station and stay in their car. An officer will come retrieve the items.
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs, about this month’s Take Back Day or for complete results from past Take Back Day events, visit www.DEATakeBack.com.
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