Prescription Drug Take-Back Day set

The Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies, will hold a press conference in the Lower Lobby of the State House today at 2:30pm, to discuss the Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative.  Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell will be joined by Thomas Nuse of the Drug Enforcement Administration, and others to highlight Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which will take place in various locations throughout South Carolina on October 26^th from 10am until 2pm. “As the chief advocate for senior citizens in our state, I feel this outreach is crucial, especially to older South Carolinians who may not be aware of this problem,” said Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell.  “These free events help educate the public on the dangers of unused prescription drugs and provide a safe location to dispose of old or unused medications.” Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is a semiannual initiative that is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration and aims to provide a convenient and responsible means of recovering prescription drugs that are no longer being used.  For a complete list of local drop off locations, visit www.dea.gov, www.aging.sc.gov, or call 1-800-882-9539 for more information on Prescription Drug Take-Back Day and events in the area.