Prescription Drug 'Take-Back' Set For April 28

Start cleaning out those medicine cabinets!

The is teaming up with The First Selectman’s Task Force on Substance Abuse and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to collect unneeded prescription and over the counter drugs for safe disposal, the First Selectman's office announced in a press release.

The "take-back" event is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clinton Police Department.

“Please bring in your expired, unused or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications and we’ll be sure they are disposed of safely,” Major Tom Lucas, Police Officer and take-back day coordinator said in the release. “We know that prescription drug abuse is on the rise across the country, particularly with teens. The more we can do to limit access—especially at home – the healthier our youth and our community will be.” 

This national event is open to the general public, the press release says, noting that the program is both free and anonymous.

More information on the event is available online. Please visit www.firstselectmanstaskforce.org or www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov