The OPP’s Prescription Drug Drop-off Day is this weekend. On Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm, West Parry Sound OPP officers will be at the parking lot adjacent to the Town Hall for people wishing to dispose of outdated, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. 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. 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 and most of the teens took the medication from their family home. The success of this initiative is measured by the public awareness generated in our communities in regards to the dangers associated with unused prescription medications.
