TAKEBACK

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its worth a little something on the streets and sell it, or they’ll try it themselves. Its just better to dispose of it properly.”

Crowley’s Ridge Development Council Director Tony Thomas advised against flushing unused medication.

“Never flush it, because the chemicals can wind up in our lakes, plants and drinking water,” said Thomas.

The DEA has sponsored nationwide takeback effort for a generation and expanded its take back effort in recent years. The prescription take back program included old vaping devices and E-cigarettes but the batteries must be removed. Any needles need to be placed in a sharps container before dropping them off.

“We have a lock box and the DEA comes on a regular basis and carries it away for proper disposal,” said Allen.

Both the Marion and West Memphis police departments have drop boxes near the front entrances. The Sheriff’s drop box is in the lobby. To find other drop locations in the state, visit artakeback.org.

The sheriff saw no need to wait until the official takeback day.

“As you read about this, I hope it prompts folks to gather up your unneeded and out of date medication and take it to a drop box,” said Allen.