Next Drug Take-Back Event Set For April 27

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The next National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is coming up at the end of this month. In Berrien County, the Voice, Change, Hope Alliance is partnering with police and Spectrum Health Lakeland to accept unwanted and unused prescription drugs on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Medication can be dropped off during those four hours near the southeast corner of the Lakeland Center for Outpatient Services at 3900 Hollywood Road in St. Joseph and at Lakeland Medical Suites on North St. Joseph Avenue in Niles. The Niles Law Enforcement Complex has a 24-hour drop box as well for anyone who is unable to dispose of their medicines during the National Drug Take-Back event. According to studies, most abused prescriptions are obtained from friends and family, and flushing medicine or throwing it in the trash can pose health and safety hazards. In the fall of 2017, 456 tons of medicines were collected during the event nationwide.