Law enforcement agencies participate in National Drug Take-Back Day - WWBT
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ASHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - Law enforcement agencies across the country participated in National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday to collect any unused prescription medications and dispose of them properly.
Dozens of departments in Central Virginia, including the Ashland Police Department, set up drop-off locations for people to leave their bags full of unwanted medications.
Captain James Shelhorse with the Ashland Police Department said events like this are important to give citizens a chance to properly throw away these prescriptions.
“We don’t want people disposing of these items in an unsafe manner or a manner in which a child or animal, pet can get a hold of it,” he said. “This is a great program.”
The Ashland Police Department also said they provided Narcan training for people in the community.
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