LIHU‘E – In its continuing effort to prevent drug abuse, the County of Kaua’i will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Drive, according to a news release. Anyone that has expired or unused
LIHU‘E – In its continuing effort to prevent drug abuse, the County of Kaua’i will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Drive, according to a news release.
Anyone that has expired or unused prescription drugs is encouraged to bring his or her medications in during the event. Tablets, capsules and all other solid dosage forms will be accepted.
The service is free and will be provided with no questions asked.
The event will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kaua’i Police Department headquarters in Lihu’e.
Over the last two years, more than 774 tons of expired and unused prescription drugs have been collected and removed from circulation in the United States through the National Take Back Initiative.
For more information, go to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s website at www.dea.gov or contact Lt. Karen Kapua with the Kaua’i Police Department at 241-1701 or Life’s Choices Kaua’i Coordinator Theresa Koki at 241-4925.
