Nationwide Drug Take Back Event Happens Saturday

There will be plenty of places throughout Eagle Country to drop off unwanted prescription medications.

Shutterstock photo.

(Versailles, Ind.) – Get rid of your expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs this weekend.

Indiana State Police have partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the 20th nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back initiative.

Collection sites will be set up nationwide to help properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs without threat to the environment. The initiative also addresses a vital public safety and public health issues, such as substance abuse.

The drug take back event will be held on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Area residents may drop off their unwanted medications at the Indiana State Police – Versailles Post at 902 South Adams Street.

To find other locations in Indiana or across the tri-state that are participating in the Drug Take Back initiative, click this link to the DEA.

The program is for liquid and pill medications. Vaping pens without batteries and vaping cartridges will also be taken.

Needles, new or used, will not be accepted for disposal.

The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.  

More from Local News

Events

Home & Outdoor Living Expo Planned for This Weekend

Three-day event coming to the Lawrenceburg Event Center

Two Airlifted from Head-On Crash in Aurora

The crash took place on Tuesday night near Car Country.

Milan '54 Team Member Gene White Passes Away

Our condolences to the White family.

ORVC Names Players of the Week for Jan. 19-24

Six student athletes earned weekly honors.

Milan to Debut Hickory Jerseys Against South Dearborn

The special occasion happens on Valentine's Day.

Nick Goepper Takes Silver at X Games

It is his 8th career X Games medal.

Trace Adkins Just Fishin' 21:42
Mary Chapin Carpenter Down At The Twist And Shout 21:40
Zac Brown Band Jump Right In 21:36
Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde Never Wanted To Be That Girl 21:31