2 weeks Ago By Ryan Fletcher
This Saturday, clear out your medicine cabinets and head over to Wegmans for a community health initiative that's as practical as it is vital. The Wake Forest Police Department , teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is setting up shop at 11051 Ligon Mill Road for the 2025 National Drug Take Back Day. Poised to run from 10 a.
m. until 2 p.m.
, weather pending, you'll find the drop-off point conveniently located just outside Wegmans' main entrance. The aim here is straightforward: get those surplus drugs out of homes and away from potential abuse or accidental poisoning. There's no fuss involved.
Folks can swing by, meds in tow, and hand them off to the officers – no charge, no identities taken, and no questions asked. It's worth noting that while prescription pills and tablets are welcome, deputies will turn away creams, lotions, vitamins, and a few other items like vapes and inhalers. Celebrating the community coming together to combat the opioid crisis and general medication misuse, this take-back event is a tangible stride toward both public health and safety.
The collected spoils of this drug roundup are not going to waste away in some locker. The WFPD assures that all surrendered medications will be destroyed by incineration under law enforcement supervision. It's a clean, green way to dispose of those unwanted drugs without risking them tainting our waterways or falling into the wrong hands.
Concerning the drug overdose epidemic which has shown its ugly head across the nation, these take-back days aren't just about decluttering medicine cabinets. They're a thread in the larger tapestry of America's fight against a public health crisis that stretches from sea to shining sea. As a part of this fight, WFPD stands on the frontlines, leading the charge to reduce both overdose rates and subsequent deaths.
According to their statement, "The WFPD is committed to making our communities safer and healthier, and we can do this by reducing overdoses and overdose deaths." For those interested in taking part in this semiannual event, mark your calendars and remember, it's this Saturday. And if you're unsure about which meds qualify, head over to the city's official announcement for all the specifics.
It's not just about cleaning house; it's about protecting lives and our environment one pill at a time..
