Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Crawford County Department of Health & Human Services, Crawford County Aging & Disability Resource Center, and Crawford County Emergency Management will host a prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22nd to fight opioid epidemic.
The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Crawford County Department of Health & Human Services, Crawford County Aging & Disability Resource Center, and Crawford County Emergency Management in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), are participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wauzeka Fire Department (200 McCloskey Ave.) Ferryville Fire Department (170 Pine Street) and Seneca Fire Department (323 West Ave.) and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wal-Mart Supercenter located at 38020 USH 18 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
“Now is a great time to clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of your unwanted or expired medications,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Whether you dispose of unwanted medications at a Drug Take Back Event or permanent drug drop box near you, we can each do our part in the fight against the opioid epidemic.”
This effort will continue to bring focus to the issue of prescription medication or drug abuse in Wisconsin. Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the community about the potential abuse and consequences of improper storage and disposal of these medications.
Unused or expired medicine should never be flushed or poured down the drain. Water reclamation facilities are not designed to remove all pharmaceuticals and trace amounts are showing up in rivers and lakes.
Community members are also reminded that many drug disposal boxes are open year-round.
Please review the attached flyer for additional information and / or contact Dawn Adams with Crawford County Department of Health & Human Services at 608.326.0229, Jody Eick with Crawford County Aging & Disability Resource Center at 608.326.0235, James Hackett with Crawford County Emergency Management at 608.326.8414, and / or Ryan Fradette with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office at 608.326.1142.