NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

This weekend, organizations across Metro Detroit and the U.S. are accepting unwanted or unneeded prescription medications in an effort to prevent drug misuse.

The Drug Enforcement Agency and Detroit Police Department are joining Saturday for something they hope will have an impact far greater than any drug bust.

MUSKEGON, MI – The Muskegon community can safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications and needles at a collection event this month. The Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program is accepting any over-the-counter or prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at the Muskegon Township Fire Department, 1117 S. Walker Road. Related: Catholic Charities drug and alcohol detox center in Muskegon aims to ‘restore lives’The Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program is a coalition of community organizations including Mercy Health, Health Project and area law enforcement agencies. The October 2020 event netted 3,814 pounds of medication and 3,120 pounds of needles from 230 community members, according to a Facebook post. The Muskegon event coincides with National Drug Take Back Day, which started in 2010 to prevent addiction and overdose.