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Hull Police Department to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day

HULL -- Chief John Dunn is pleased to announce that the Hull 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.

October 20, 2020 Taylor O'Neil Client News, Police News

October 20, 2020 by Taylor O'Neil

For immediate release

HULL — Chief John Dunn is pleased to announce that the Hull 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, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Hull Police Department, 1 School St.

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.

“Any resident interested in disposing of their unwanted or unused prescription drugs are invited to attend our drug take back event on Saturday,” Chief Dunn said. “Those who turn in their old prescription drugs aid in the fight against substance use disorder by helping to ensure that they don’t fall into the hands of someone else. We encourage our residents to attend this weekend.”

This year residents will also be able to dispose of vape pens or other e-cigarette devices, only after the batteries are removed from the devices. Vape pens or e-cigarettes with batteries will not be accepted.

If the battery cannot be removed, residents can check with large electronic chain stores who may accept their vape pen or e-cigarette devices for proper disposal. Residents may also contact their local Hazardous Materials Management Facility to determine if they accept these devices, or for additional guidance regarding proper disposal.

According to the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration’s report on the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 3.6% of the population in the United States misused pain relievers in 2018 and of those, more than half obtained those medications from a friend or relative. 

Hull Police also has 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, sharps or inhalers can be dropped in the kiosk.

The community is also reminded that masks will be required at both the Hull Police Department’s National Drug Take Back Day event and any time residents visit the drug disposal kiosk during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs, about this month’s Take Back Day or for results from past Take Back Day events, visit www.DEATakeBack.com.

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