Upstate Health Departments Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

COLUMBIA, S.C.— In recognition of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) strongly encourages all residents to participate in properly and safely disposing of unneeded medications from their homes to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction. This Saturday, October 28, several places are holding Prescription Drug Take Back Day medication drop-off opportunities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This nationwide event provides a responsible way for the public to dispose of prescription drugs that might otherwise be stolen, abused, or fall into the wrong hands. In South Carolina, residents can easily and anonymously drop off prescription medications at dozens of locations around the state.