For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1400105 |
| Date Issued: | Sep 22, 2014 - 8:33am |
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Update: Sheriff's Office adds Incline Village location to this week's Prescription Drug Roundup |
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| CONTACT: | Teresa Aquila (775) 240-2308 cell taquila@washoecounty.us |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office announced today that an Incline Village location has been added to Saturday's Prescription Drug Roundup thanks to a community partnership with the Incline Village Community Hospital. The Incline Village drop-off location will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2014 and will be located at the Incline Village Community Hospital, 880 Alder Way.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Incline Village Community Hospital are among several community partners working with Join Together Northern Nevada to give residents an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, residents can bring medications for disposal to several convenient locations throughout Washoe County.
In addition to the Incline Village location, drop-off points include:
- Raleys- 18144 Wedge Parkway, Reno
- Save Mart- 4995 Kietzke Lane, Reno
- Save Mart- 565 E. Prater Way, Sparks
- Smith's - 750 South Meadows, Reno
- Scolari's - 8165 S. Virginia St, Reno
- Walgreens - 10370 N. McCarran Blvd., Reno
- CVS- 5151 Sparks Blvd., Sparks
The roundup is accepting unused or expired prescription drugs in their original containers; over-the-counter pills, prescription liquids, and pet medications. The public is encouraged to mark out the patient's name on the bottle prior to disposal.
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that remain in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.
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