LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Henderson Police Department partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, giving residents a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.
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Community members turned in over 470 pounds of prescription medication for safe disposal.
Unused medications that sit in homes can pose serious risks, including accidental poisoning, misuse, and prescription drug abuse. Events like Drug Take Back Day help remove these substances from circulation while providing residents with a safe disposal option.
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