Today, we teamed up with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office and the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition to hold a Prescription Drug Disposal Event at two locations. Approximately 145-pounds of medication was collected during the event, including a variety of controlled substances. We consider that a success!
The most common method of opioid diversion is through family and friends. Unused and unwanted prescription drugs, when left in cabinets and drawers in your home, are at risk of being used or stolen. Our goal during this event was to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic and make disposing of prescription medication more convenient for those living in rural communities.
To learn more about the opioid crisis in Tennessee and how you can get involved in combating the problem, check out the following link. https://tntogether.com/
