GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County Police precincts have installed prescription medication collection receptacles to provide residents with a safe way to dispose of unwanted medications.
The NarcX® On-Site Collection Receptacles are now available in the lobby of Gwinnett Police Headquarters and every precinct, allowing residents to dispose of expired or unwanted pills, tablets, capsules, and liquids.
The boxes are accessible to the public Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., offering a convenient option for medication disposal.
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This initiative aims to reduce the risk of prescription medication misuse and opioid addiction, as well as prevent medications from entering the water supply and causing environmental contamination.
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