The Door County Sheriff’s Office had a successful Drug Take Back Day last Saturday that will help keep the community safer from drug misuse.  Chief Deputy Pat McCarty says over 408 pounds of unused prescriptions were turned over to the Department of Justice on Saturday alone and that the state disposed of over 54,000 pounds of medications last year.  He says even though the Drug Take Back Day is over, you can always drop off outdated or unused prescription drugs at the Door County Sheriff’s Department.

McCarty adds that there are three important reasons to dispose of drugs properly.  One is to keep them from falling into the hands of people who may abuse them.  The second is to help prevent accidents where young children take unused medications, leading to tragic results.  Thirdly, improper disposal can have the medications to wind up in our water supply by flushing them.   You can find a collection site nearest you for unused prescription drugs with this link.   

(photo courtesy of Door County Sheriff's Office)