Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Hosting National Drug Take Back Day Events on Saturday, April 22nd [Corrected]

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Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Kelsey Demmert, 612-919-5918

 

Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Hosting National Drug Take Back Day Events on Saturday, April 22nd

April 17, 2023 (Minneapolis) - Saturday, April 22nd is National Drug Take Back Day, a national event dedicated to drug abuse prevention. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Walgreens and Cub Foods to provide four convenient outdoor sites where people can drop off unwanted and unused medications for free. The sites will be in the parking lots of Walgreens and Cub Foods stores in Golden Valley, Rogers, Minneapolis, and Shorewood.

All sites will be staffed by deputies who will collect unwanted medications. Deputies will also hand out free Deterra medication disposal pouches for residents who may have additional medications at home that they wish to dispose of properly. Deterra bags have been made available via partnerships with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Foundation and the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI) of Minnesota.

When: Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Where: Drop-off locations will be located at:

  • Walgreens Golden Valley– 5695 Duluth St., Golden Valley, MN
  • Walgreens Rogers – 21495 141st N., Rogers, MN
  • Walgreens South Minneapolis – 4547 Hiawatha Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
  • Cub Foods Shorewood – 23800 MN-7 Hwy., Shorewood, MN

Most prescription drug abusers say that they obtained their supply of prescription medications from friends and family. Properly disposing of prescription medication, such as opioids, can significantly decrease the likelihood of individuals having access to these highly addictive drugs.

Each year, about 2 million Americans misuse prescription pain relievers for the first time. Flushing medication or throwing it in the trash is bad for our natural environment. Proper storage and disposal of medication is a critical part of addressing the opioid epidemic. For more information about the opioid addiction crisis and how the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is working to fight it, click here.

There are over 30 year-round medicine drop boxes located throughout Hennepin County. For a full listing, including a map of locations, visit hennepin.us/medicine.

– HCSO–

 

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