Wilson County, TN – Law enforcement and volunteers across Wilson County collected more than 310 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs during the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back event this past weekend.
According to DrugFree WilCo, the effort was a collaborative success between the Lebanon Police Department, Mt. Juliet Police Department, and Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, with several collection points set up across the county.
Residents dropped off medications at Three Forks Marketplace, Walgreens of Lebanon, Gibbs Pharmacy, and TriStar Mt. Juliet ER, among other sites. The goal: to prevent prescription misuse and keep dangerous substances out of the wrong hands.
Organizers said the high turnout demonstrates the community’s commitment to safe disposal and prevention. The National Prescription Drug Take Back program is a DEA-led initiative that provides a secure way for people to dispose of expired or unused medications, reducing the risk of addiction and environmental harm.
Community leaders expressed appreciation for all agencies, pharmacies, and volunteers who made the event possible.
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