Prescriptions for Life held a prescription medication take back event on October 29, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Akers United Drug at 406 N. Park St. in Chewelah.
Anyone with expired or unused prescription drugs dropped them off for destruction – no questions asked.
To find another location near you, visit the Drug Enforcement Administration’s website.
View the Intro to our informational DVD below. To request a copy, call (509) 935.4529 or send us an email. A $10 donation for the DVD would be greatly appreciated!
We welcome the opportunity to tell Hayley’s Story and to answer questions about prescription pain medication abuse. If you are interested in having a representative from Prescriptions for Life come speak at your school, group or event, we invite you to submit our Request for Presenter Form . Thank you.
Education holds the power to save lives.
Abuse of these drugs ruins lives. In addition to the pain and hurt of addiction, the law allows for felony charges and penalties up to ten years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine.
Source: Stevens County Prosecutor’s office
The number of prescriptions filled for oxycodone and hydrocodone have increased three to four times over the past two years in our community!
Source: Actual pill counts from Chewelah area pharmacies
"A startling number of American teens report that they experiment with powerful drugs commonly found in medicine cabinets, often with deadly consequences.
It's time to take action. Prescriptions for Life does tremendous work educating the public - especially parents and young people - about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. Through education, and through invaluable organizations like Prescriptions for Life, we'll drive the message home: Prescription drugs can be just as addictive as street drugs - and even more lethal."
Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna