Wright County Organizations Combining For Prescription Drug Take Back Event On October 28

St. Michael MN

09 October, 2020

8:48 AM

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Press release from the Wright County Government: October 8, 2020 A Message from Wright County Public Health Wright County Public Health, the Wright County Sheriff's Office, and the Mentorship, Education, and Drug Awareness (MEADA) Coalition are partnering to host two medication disposal sites for this year's Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The drop off locations with be at the Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut St., and Montrose Citizens State Bank, 145 Nelson Boulevard. Most people who are prescribed opioids for pain relief after a surgery or injury have unused meds. Make sure they don't get into the wrong hands. Safely dispose of opioids and other medications at this year's DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Find more information and other locations in your area at www.meada.net. Over the years, you've brought opioids into your home. They helped when you were in pain, and you held onto them just in case. But holding on to opioids puts your family at risk. Safely dispose of opioids and other medications at this year's DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Find more information and other locations in your area at www.meada.net. Unused medications sit in your cabinets or drawers, putting your loved ones at risk. Dispose of them safely at this year's DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Find more information and other locations in your area at www.meada.net. This press release was produced by the Wright County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.