April 28th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28, 2018. Aimed at providing a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, Drug Take Back Day is also for educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. “On Saturday, all across our state, communities will be hosting Drug Take Back Day collections,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “I urge Marylanders to take some time, clean out their medicine cabinets, and drop off their old and unused prescriptions.” Locally you can drop off old and unused medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LaVale Barracks of the Maryland State Police. Maryland State Police barracks also will be participating on Saturday. During the last Drug Take Back Day in October 2017, Maryland State Police collected 2,551 pounds of drugs. All police agencies in Maryland collected a total of 15,069 pounds of drugs that day. Before It’s Too Late is the state’s effort to bring awareness to this epidemic—and to mobilize resources for effective prevention, treatment, and recovery. Marylanders grappling with a substance use disorder can find help at BeforeItsTooLateMD.org and 1-800-422-0009, the 24/7 State Crisis Hotline.
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