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Dispose of Your Prescription Drugs this Weekend

By Dustin Kopp|2018-05-01T10:07:58-05:00April 27, 2018 10:04 am|Local News|0 Comments

FARMINGTON, MO (KDKZ-TV) Experts say a lot of potential drug addiction problems could be prevented by simply disposing of old unused medicines. This Saturday we can all do our part.

Research shows that perhaps over half of the people who struggle with addiction to opioids or other drugs either started down that path or continued on it by getting leftover, unused, pills from friends and family.

Anne Hazlett says that these pills are easy to get a hold of.

“These are not substances that people are getting from a dealer on the street, in fact they are in our own homes,” she said.

Hazlett says that we need to quickly get them out of our homes.

Over 5,000 sites will be set up across the country for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28 to get rid of those medications.

Check out a list of drop off locations.

About the Author: Dustin Kopp

I joined News Channel 18 in May 2011 in the weather department as Chief Meteorologist. In January 2013, I assumed the roll of News Director. I started my career in 2003 in high school. I attended Farmington High School. While there, I was a student in Black Knight Television (BKTV), doing anything from camera work, to editing, producing and anchoring the weather. I attended Mineral Area College, University of Missouri – Columbia, Mississippi State University and Webster University. While attending college, I continued to help out with BKTV. In 2009, I interned at KOMU-TV, Columbia, Missouri’s NBC affiliate. I enjoy spending time with my wife, Danica and our daughters , Declynn and Danleigh. I can’t forget about our dog, Daisy. We rescued her in 2011. We also have a cat named Dolly. I am committed to giving you the most accurate information, whether it’s from my latest weather forecast, or a news story that could touch your heart. Contact me if you have any questions or a news idea.