Darlington, SC – Residents in Darlington County will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications this Saturday, October 25, as part of the National Drug Take Back initiative.
According to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), the event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the sheriff’s office, located at 1621 Harry Byrd Highway in Darlington. Deputies will be on-site to collect medications for safe disposal, helping prevent them from being stolen, lost, or misused.
The annual Drug Take Back Day, organized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), provides a no-questions-asked opportunity for residents to clear out medicine cabinets and help reduce the risk of prescription drug abuse in the community.
DCSO emphasized that unwanted pills should be turned in without packaging or personal information and that the collection site cannot accept needles, liquids, or inhalers.
Community members are encouraged to participate to help keep families safe and reduce the potential for drug misuse.
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