National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Boxborough Police to Host Drug Take Back Day Event

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Boxborough Police Department
Warren B. Ryder, Chief of Police
520 Massachusetts Ave.
Boxborough, MA 01719

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Boxborough Police to Host Drug Take Back Day Event

BOXBOROUGH — Chief Warren Ryder reports that the Boxborough Police Department will hold a Prescription Drug Take Back Day event next week.

WHEN:

Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:

Boxborough Police Headquarters, 520 Massachusetts Ave.

WHAT:

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a semi-annual event that is administered by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country hold prescription “take back” events biannually in an effort to provide residents with an easy, accessible way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs. Drug Take Back events also serve as an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Studies suggest that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

“We’re encouraging residents to take part in next week’s Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and properly dispose of medications that can be dangerous to store at home,” Chief Ryder said. “As our society continues to combat the opioid crisis, we feel a duty as a department to do our part to help our community dispose of these drugs.”

Boxborough residents are encouraged to drop off expired and unused prescription medications at the Prescription Drug Take Back Day Event, where Boxborough Police will take over custody of the medication and properly dispose of it.

Residents should note that liquids, needles or sharps will not be accepted.

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Bedford Police to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Bedford Police Department
Robert Bongiorno, Chief of Police
2 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Bedford Police to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

BEDFORD — Chief Robert Bongiorno reports that the Bedford Police Department is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend and encourages residents to drop off their unused or expired medications.

Additional officers will be at the department on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist residents during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Saturday’s collection event is part of a semi-annual initiative organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country hold prescription “take back” events twice a year in an effort to provide community members with an easy, accessible way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs.

Drug Take Back events also serve as an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications. Studies suggest that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

Residents should note that liquids, needles or sharps will not be accepted.

Community members who want to dispose of old medications, but are unable to attend the Take Back Day event can call the Bedford Police Department at 781-275-1212 and an officer will come to the house to pick up the prescription drugs. They can also provide residents with a chemical that renders the drugs inactive so they can dispose of them on their own.

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Manchester-by-the-Sea Police to Host Drug Take Back Day Event

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Manchester-by-the-Sea
Gregory T. Federspiel, Town Administrator
10 Central StreetManchester by the Sea, MA 01944

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Manchester-by-the-Sea Police to Host Drug Take Back Day Event

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Interim Chief Todd Fitzgerald reports that the Manchester Police Department will be holding a Prescription Drug Take Back Day event later this month.

WHEN:

April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department Garage at 10 Central St. The garage is accessible by the parking area behind Town Hall.

WHAT:

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a semi-annual event that is administered by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country hold prescription “take back” events biannually in an effort to provide residents with an easy, accessible way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs. Drug Take Back events also serve as an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Studies suggest that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

“This event is a great opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription medication,” Chief Fitzgerald said. “It’s essential to have regular events like this to prompt everyone to dispose of these medications, and to keep the conversation going about drug abuse.”

Manchester-by-the-Sea residents are encouraged to drop off expired and unused prescription medications at the Prescription Drug Take Back Day Event, where Manchester Police will take over custody of the medication and properly dispose of it.

Residents should note that liquids, needles or sharps will not be accepted. All sharps can be disposed of at the Board of Health Office in Town Hall, at the Manchester by the Sea Fire Department, or via a sharps container from a local pharmacy.

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Ipswich Police and Ipswich Aware to Host Drug Take Back Day and Touch-A-Truck Event

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Ipswich Police Department
Paul A. Nikas, Chief of Police
15 Elm St.
Ipswich, MA 01938

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Ipswich Police and Ipswich Aware to Host Drug Take Back Day and Touch-A-Truck Event

IPSWICH — Chief Paul Nikas reports that the Ipswich Police Department and Ipswich Aware have partnered to hold a Prescription Drug Take Back Day and Touch-A-Truck event this April.

WHEN:

April 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:

In front of Ipswich Middle and High School, 134 High St.

WHO:

  • Ipswich Aware, a multi-disciplinary collaborative of key stakeholders throughout Ipswich working to address the issue of drug addiction in the community
  • Members of the Ipswich Police Department

WHAT:

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a semi-annual event that is administered by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country hold prescription “take back” events biannually in an effort to provide locals with an easy, accessible way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs. Drug Take Back events also serve as an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Studies suggest that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

Ipswich residents are encouraged to drop off expired and unused prescription medications at the Prescription Drug Take Back Day Event, where Ipswich Police will take over custody of the medication and properly dispose of it.

Residents should note that liquids, needles or sharps will not be accepted.

“We’ve had great success with this event in the past, and I urge residents to stop by and drop off any old or unused prescription medications,” Chief Nikas said. “I encourage residents who are struggling, have a loved one who is struggling, or simply want to help us combat substance abuse in our town to contact Ipswich Aware. They’re a great resource to the community, and it’s a pleasure to partner with them on this Drug Take Back Day.”

Ipswich Aware works to prevent, educate, and support individuals struggling with all forms of substance abuse, with an emphasis on opioid use. For more information, visit ipswichaware.squarespace.com.

In conjunction with the Drug Take Back Day, Ipswich Police will also host a “Touch-A-Truck” event for children and families. Public safety and construction vehicles will be present at the event, offering children a chance to see firetrucks, ambulances, police cruisers, and other vehicles up-close.

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