Unwanted prescription drug take-back event planned in Westerly
Westerly — In recognition of National Drug Take Back Day, the Westerly Police Department, in partnership with The Westerly Hospital, on Saturday will be accepting expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs, which potentially can be dangerous.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The community is encouraged to help reduce the potential for prescription drug abuse by taking this opportunity to turn in any unused prescription drugs for free and safe disposal.
On Saturday, a police unit will be stationed outside the hospital’s maintenance building where the community is invited to drop off prescriptions. Participants are asked to enter the hospital campus through the entrance driveway marked “Receiving,” located off Wells Street.
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