FAIRLEA, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined local health officials Wednesday to encourage residents to participate in the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25.
The initiative, spearheaded by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), aims to provide a safe and anonymous way for the public to dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications to prevent drug misuse and protect the environment.
“National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides an invaluable service in keeping potentially deadly drugs out of our communities,” McCuskey said. “Too many West Virginians’ lives have been destroyed by opioids. By collecting unused or unwanted prescription medications, we can prevent these pills from being abused.”
In Greenbrier County, the Greenbrier County CARE Coalition has identified three local pharmacies serving as drop-off locations:
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Fairlea CVS Pharmacy
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Greenbrier Medical Arts Pharmacy North
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Western Greenbrier Pharmacy
Additionally, Capitol Police will operate a collection site in Charleston from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex Safe Zone, located near the Culture Center at the Greenbrier and Washington Street entrance.
The Attorney General’s Office has participated in the DEA’s biannual event since 2013. To assist with the disposal process, the Attorney General Public Health Trust has previously provided prescription drug incinerators to law enforcement agencies across the state to ensure the medications are destroyed safely.
During the event, municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies will collect the medications for responsible disposal. Residents looking for additional collection sites near their homes can visit the DEA’s locator website at https://bit.ly/3mDXkN5.
