Urgency and rehabilitation ahead of Drug Take Back Day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Saturday is Nationwide Drug Take Again Day. You’ll be able to eliminate further drugs sitting round your own home by dropping it off at a couple of locations across the space.

The chance of these medicine entering into the flawed fingers is increased now than ever earlier than.

In accordance with DHEC, almost 50 p.c of abused pharmaceuticals come from household and pals.

Saturday is the possibility for an overdue spring cleansing.

“Given their design, we all know that inside two prescription cycles, the human physique will probably be biologically and mentally depending on the remedy,” stated Christian Fraziar, government director, Give attention to Restoration Augusta.

Give attention to Restoration Augusta says they’ll be lending free information on find out how to get assist.

“We’re type of like 411 for restoration assets. It’s nearly educating folks the place to go and meet these people who’re doing the collections, and why it’s necessary,” stated Fraziar.

They supply free counseling, needle disposal, and connection to assets to get folks the specialised help they want.

They are saying the difficulty continues to escalate.

“Final yr, we eclipsed 100,000 overdose deaths in America. Simply ensuring we’re eliminating availability. It’s the most secure possibility,” stated Fraziar.

Drop-off Places 10 a.m. till 2 p.m.

• Drug shops in Richmond, Columbia counties
• Clyburn Middle Main Care- Aiken
• Grovetown Walgreens or CVS
• Columbia County Sheriff’s Workplace Substation.

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