May 5, 2015
1596
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Prescription Drug Drop-off Day is an important public safety initiative to encourage Ontario residents to dispose of old and unused prescription medication in a secure, environmentally-friendly manner.
There will be collection locations for Prescription Drug Drop Off Day in several communities throughout Ontario, this Saturday, May 9, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. People wishing to dispose of outdated, unused and unwanted prescription drugs may do so, anonymously, at the location nearest them, usually without having to get out of their vehicles.
The South Bruce OPP will be collecting unwanted prescription medications at 700 Kincardine Avenue, Kincardine, and at 25 Bruce County Road 19, Brant Township.
The Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) prohibits anyone from possessing oxycodone or any other prescribed medication without a prescription. It is a criminal offence to offer or sell a prescribed medication to another person. Purchasing another person's prescribed drugs is also illegal.
Prescription drug misuse is the use of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Common prescription drugs being misused are opioid pain relievers (such as oxycodone), anti-depressants, and stimulants. Recent studies indicate 24 per cent of teens reported misusing prescription medications at least once within the previous year. Most of the teens took the medication from their family home.
Prescription Drug Drop-off Day is proudly supported by the OPP, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the Government of Ontario, and Public Safety Canada.
Related Stories
No related stories.