National Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Medications In Maple Grove

Maple Grove MN

28 April, 2022

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MAPLE GROVE, MN — Municipalities throughout the U.S. are set to participate Saturday in National Drug Take Back Day, including Maple Grove. National Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency, urges residents to safely dispose of unused, unneeded and expired prescription drugs at community events with local police. Maple Grove Restaurant On List Of Best New Pizzerias In Twin Cities The DEA sponsors two national Drug Take Back Days each year. The first event was held in September 2010. The annual event has collected more than 15 million pounds of prescription drugs since, according to the DEA. There are many medication drop-off sites in the Maple Grove area, according to the DEA. Prescription drop-off locations near Maple Grove Maple Grove Police Department — 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple GroveCVS — 6300 Wedgewood Road, Maple Grove Hy-Vee — 18755 70th Way N, Maple GroveHennepin County Sheriff's Patrol HQ — 9401 83rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park Osseo Police Department — 415 Central Ave., Osseo Click here to search for other drop-off locations. Old and unused prescriptions pose a risk for accidental poisoning and drug abuse if left around the house, according to officials. Maple Grove Senior High Among Minnesota's Top High Schools: US News "Most prescription drug abusers say that they obtained their supply of prescription medications from friends and family," the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. "Properly disposing of prescription medication, such as opioids, can significantly decrease the likelihood of individuals having access to these highly addictive drugs." It can also be harmful to discard prescription drugs into the water system or landfills, as they can pollute groundwater and harm fish and wildlife, officials said. RECENT NEWS: Suspect In Fatal Maple Grove Shooting Released From Jail: PoliceOsseo Area Schools To Detail 2022 Referendums At May 3 Meeting2nd Hy-Vee Grocery Store Not Coming To Maple Grove: Reports