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PHARR, Texas – Improper disposal of Medication can lead to lost drugs, environmental contamination, and misuse. To combat this issue, the UNIDAD Coalition, in collaboration with the DEA and other community partners, launched secure Drop Boxes for unused prescription medication throughout Hidalgo County in 2018. Their mission: to establish a safe environment, free from prescription misuse.
In October 2022, the DEA collected an impressive 1,691 pounds of unused or expired medication from over 10 Hidalgo County Drop Boxes.
This year, on October 28, 2023, the UNIDAD Coalition extends an invitation to the community to actively participate in National Takeback Day by disposing of their unused or expired medications at local drop boxes. Your contributions will play a crucial role in creating a community that is rid of potentially life-threatening and unused medications.
A list of Drop Boxes throughout the RGV is accessible at https://www.bhsst.org/drop-box-locations/
Allisoun Brenner, UNIDAD Coalition Coordinator, expressed her thoughts on this important day: “National Takeback Day is an opportunity for friends, families, and neighbors to join forces against improper medication disposal. By showcasing the unity of our community, we can foster a thriving environment with responsible prescription disposal practices, cleaner waterways, and reduced access to those most vulnerable to prescription poisoning.”
For additional information or inquiries about National Takeback Day, please reach out to Allisoun Brenner at (956) 783-7897, ext. 224, or via email at [email protected].
UNITED coalition and its dedicated members are committed to empowering the residents of Hidalgo Country to create healthy environments free from problems associated with alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. Your participation will not only keep old medication out of the wrong hands but also create a healthier community.
The mission of Behavioral Health Solutions is to provide a multilevel approach inclusive of prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery to reduce substance abuse and related co-existing conditions in our communities, encourage healthier lifestyles related to at-risk public health behaviors, and promote stronger families.
For more information on programs and services offered by Behavioral Health Solutions, please visit our website at www.bhsst.org. You can also join our efforts through our social media at facebook.com/bhsofsouthtexas, twitter.com/bhsst, or instagram.com/bhs_st.
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