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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on April 22nd – here is where you can take your expired or unused prescriptions in the Ark-La-Miss

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Original Article by KTVE

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) –The goal of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. At the same time, it is also to educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications. You can drop off the prescription medications between 10 AM – 2 PM at the following locations:

Arkansas:

  • Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office: Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office permanent drop-off box, located at 109 Goodgame Street, Camden, Ar
  • Crosset Police Department: Crosset Police Department permanent drop-off box, located at 70 Martin Luther King Drive, Crossett, Ar
  • Crosset Police Department: Gammel’s Pharmacy, located at 909 Unity Road, Crosett, Ar.

Louisiana:

  • Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office: At Super 1 Foods, located at 2211 East Madison Avenue, Bastrop, La.
  • Union Parish Sheriff’s Office: At the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office, located at 710 Holder Rd, Farmerville, La.
  • Grambling State University Police Department: At Spring Market, located at 120 Legends Avenue, Grambling, La.
  • Louisiana State Police: At Troop F, located at 1240 HWY 434, Monroe, La.
  • Bernice Pharmacy, located at 417 East Main Street, Bernice, La
  • Union General Hospital, located at 901 James Avenue, Farmerville, La
  • CommuniHealth, located at 335 Main Street, Marion, La

This is a developing list, more will be added as information is provided

Arkansas Drug Take Back this Saturday: locations and information

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas residents who want to participate in the National Drug Take Back this Saturday can choose from hundreds of locations.

Drug Take Back events are planned across the state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the main rallying point for central Arkansas at the Walmart Supercenter in Bryant. Arkansas Take Back has mapped over 275 take-back boxes across the state.

Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership director Kirk Lane said proper storage and disposal of prescription drugs is important.

“Most young adults who misuse prescription drugs get them from the home of a friend or a family member,” Lane said. “Practicing the concept of secure, monitor, and safely dispose keeps our families and communities safe.”

According to research by KFF, drug overdose death rates have nearly doubled in Arkansas from 2011 to 2021.

Drop-off locations for Drug Take Back Day

Published: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK/KAIT) – If you’re needing a place to dispose of prescription drugs, you’ll have plenty of opportunities this weekend.

National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 22 and residents are encouraged to participate.

According to our content-sharing partner, KARK in Little Rock, the event lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

With over 200 take-back boxes across the state, several spots are located here in Region 8.

You can view them on the map here.

Kirk Lane is the director of Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership and says that proper handling and disposal of prescription drugs is important.

For more, visit this story at KARK.com.