Law enforcement to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local law enforcement will host a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event this weekend.
According to a release, the Bowling Green–Warren County Drug Task Force, in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bowling Green Police Department, Kentucky State Police, Smiths Grove Police Department, and Warren County Sheriff’s Office, will host the event Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across the county.
Authorities say proper disposal of unused medication helps prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisonings, and overdoses.
Vaping pens and cartridges will also be accepted. Batteries must be removed.
Collection Sites
Residents can drop off unwanted or unused prescription medications at any of the following four locations:
Bowling Green Police Department
911 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
Operated by the Bowling Green–Warren County Drug Task Force and Bowling Green Police Department
Kentucky State Police, Post 3
3119 Nashville Road, Bowling Green
Greenwood High School — Front Parking Lot
5065 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green
Collection site operated by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office
Smiths Grove City Hall
146 South Main Street, Smiths Grove
Collection site operated by the Smiths Grove Police Department
The DEA launched the One Pill Can Kill public awareness campaign to warn Americans of a surge in deadly, fake prescription pills. Visit the campaign homepage to learn more about counterfeit pills and view other resources about preventing medication misuse.
