Globe PD to Collect Unused Prescription Drugs

This Saturday (April 27) the Globe Police Department will collect old and unused prescription drugs from 10:am  until 2:pm at Fry’s.

Safely Return Unused Prescription Drugs at Saturday Event

You can safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at the National Take Back Initiative event this Saturday (September 29).

The event is being held from 8:am to 2:pm in the Fry’s parking lot.

Dump the Drugs Event October 23

You can get rid of expired or unused medications at the Copper Basin Coalition’s Dump the Drugs event on Saturday, October 23. It’s from 8:am until Noon at Fry’s.

The Youth Advisory Council will hold a bake sale and hot chocolate fundraiser during the event. The money will go to the Youth Advisory Council and their events.

Arizonans Drop Off 3 Tons of Prescription Drugs

Arizonans statewide dumped over 3 tons of prescription drugs last Saturday during the Operation Take-Back Arizona. The one day nationwide campaign gave Arizonans the opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted and expired medications.

KTAR reports that more than 33 police, tribal and sheriff departments hosted 74 Arizona collection sites.

The US Drug Enforcement Administration says that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends. This includes the home medicine cabinet. In Arizona, one in five teens has reported abusing prescription drugs.