We need your help and your participation. Abuse of prescription drugs is a dangerous and increasing problem, in part because these drugs are common in every home. Most people do not think of prescription drugs as being abused by children, but statistics show that children who abuse prescription drugs mostly find them in their own homes.
Drug overdoses are now a leading cause of accidental death in Rhode Island, with more people dying annually from overdoses than from murder, arson, and car accidents combined. The Mayor’s Coalition on Behavioral Health is working with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Providence Police Department, and Walgreens Pharmacy to combat this problem. On Saturday, October 23rd from 10 AM to 2 PM, anyone can turn in old or unused prescription/non-prescription drugs, with no questions asked. Medication will be collected and destroyed properly.
Drop-off locations in Providence include:
- Walgreens – 533 Elmwood Ave Providence RI 02907
- Walgreens – 295 Academy Ave Providence RI 02908
- Walgreens – 333 Atwells Ave Providence RI 02903
- Providence Police Department – 325 Washington Street Providence RI 02903
You are also invited and encouraged to join the HCO at our Prescription Drug Take-Back Day tabling event at 533 Elmwood Avenue on October 23rd. We will be providing informational materials between 10 AM and 2 PM.
We look forward to seeing you on October 23rd and hope you can share the information about this important public health event with your neighbors. For more information, please contact Obed Papp at opapp@providenceri.gov or 401-680-5505.
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